A 62-year-old retired teacher from Hampshire travelled to Switzerland to access assisted-dying services despite not having a terminal illness. Susan Vardon is reported to have ended her life at a clinic in Zurich in January 2026, citing 'unbearable psychological suffering' following the death of her only son two years earlier.
The case has drawn renewed attention to the boundaries of assisted dying, particularly in situations where individuals are not suffering from life-limiting physical conditions. It has also been raised in the context of ongoing debate over proposed legislation in the United Kingdom.
