Half of people do not understand DNRs, new polling finds
Calls to charity’s info line about DNR almost doubled in past two months Compassion in Dying looks forward to working with CQC on rapid review announced today into use of DNRs during COVID-19...
View ArticleCompassion in Dying responds to the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) interim...
Usha Grieve, Director of Partnerships and Information at Compassion in Dying, said: “Compassion in Dying has contributed to the CQC’s rapid review, having supported hundreds of people with questions...
View ArticleDo Not Attempt Resuscitation decisions: DNR queries to charity more than...
New Compassion in Dying research released as CQC publishes review into use of DNRs during pandemic During pandemic, hundreds sought support from charity to refuse potentially harmful or futile CPR...
View ArticlePeople of Lambeth urged to get talking about death this Dying Matters Week
Lambeth residents are being urged to talk about death, dying and bereavement this Dying Matters Week (10-16 May 2021) with an exciting programme of free, virtual events on offer from the Lambeth...
View ArticleCoordinate My Care goes live with the National Record Locator – Londoners’...
Patients said they wanted their digital urgent care plan to travel across geographical boundaries. Coordinate My Care (CMC) the digital NHS urgent care planning service, responded to this request. CMC...
View ArticlePlea to record end-of-life wishes, after dispute over life-prolonging...
The national charity Compassion in Dying and the daughter of a man kept alive against his wishes are appealing to people to record their own wishes for the end of life, following a decision handed down...
View ArticleCompassion in Dying responds to the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman’s...
Lloyd Riley, Deputy Director of Policy & Research at Compassion in Dying, said: “We offer our sincere condolences to the family concerned in the SPSO’s recent report. We welcome the SPSO’s...
View ArticleCompassion in Dying statement on the Universal Principles for Advance Care...
“Compassion in Dying is pleased to have contributed our expertise to the development of the Universal Principles for Advance Care Planning, published today by NHS England along with 28 partner...
View ArticleOur senior information nurse nominated for RCN Patient’s Choice award
Sarah Malik, Compassion in Dying’s Senior Information Nurse, finalist in Royal College of Nursing Awards 2022 Sarah Malik, Senior Information Nurse at Compassion in Dying, has been nominated for the...
View ArticleStatement in response to Helene Raynsford ‘do not resuscitate’ (DNR) story
Helene Raynsford has shone a light on the distress caused when DNR (Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) decisions and conversations are not made appropriately or conducted sensitively. This...
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