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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Amy-Clare Martin

Terminally-ill man wants to fly to Switzerland for assisted death - but can't afford to

A man with terminal cancer wants to fly to Switzerland for an assisted death but cannot afford the cost.

Tim Wardle, 84, says Britain’s ban on assisted dying means the right to die is only available to those who can fork out more than £10,000 to travel to a centre such as Dignitas.

The dad-of-three, who is calling for a law change, said: “I would go if I could afford it. Many, many people can’t afford that.

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