The Latest Breaking News from Dignity in Dying

‘Take action’ and change law to legalise assisted dying, Prue Leith urges MPs

The 83-year-old, who is a long-standing campaigner on the issue, was speaking at Parliament at an event hosted by Dignity In Dying.

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Isle of Man public almost evenly split on assisted dying law consultation

There was a total of 3,316 responses and these will inform the drafting of legislation.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

Prue Leith urges ‘compassionate assisted death’ as UK Dignitas membership soars

The television presenter wonders who would want to spend their last days travelling to an ‘impersonal institution in a foreign country’.

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023

Emmerdale's Faith Dingle dies in harrowing scenes after plan to 'end days alone'

Emmerdale's Faith Dingle makes a devastating decision next week, after the decision to end her life amid her battle with cancer

Daily Mirror · Oct 4, 2022

Emmerdale partners with Dignity in Dying as Faith reveals plan to take her own life

ITV soap Emmerdale has been working with nationwide organisation Dignity in Dying in regards to the sensitive storyline involving Faith Dingle and her choice to end her own life

Daily Mirror · Sep 23, 2022

The man who killed his wife by slitting her throat in 'an act of love'... and the emotional debate that followed

"Without urgent reform we will certainly see more tragic cases like the Mansfields, but fortunately the clamour for change is louder than ever"

Manchester Evening News · Jul 24, 2022

Mum who 'wanted to decide if and when it happened' spent £10,000 to end her life

Glenys Porter's son has now spoken out about assisted dying

Wales Online · May 9, 2022

Mum, 67, had to spend £10,000 to end her life after a decade of suffering

Glenys Porter spent 10 years prior to her death battling the advanced stages of Huntington's disease, a neurological disorder which robs sufferers of their ability to walk, talk or swallow

Daily Mirror · May 9, 2022

Mum of two forced to spend £10k to end her 'suffering'

Glenys Porter travelled to Switzerland after living in pain for more than a decade

Liverpool Echo · May 9, 2022

Heartbroken families campaigning for assisted dying after 'agonising deaths'

Both Dr Jenna Kirtley and Naomi Craven are part of a new Dignity in Dying campaign group.

Daily Record · Mar 12, 2022