Dignity in Dying

Dignity in Dying is a non-governmental organization in England and Wales. It is the leading campaign organisation promoting patient choice at the end of life.

Dignity in Dying is independent of any political, religious or other organisation. They are supported entirely by voluntary contributions from members of the public.

Dignity in Dying was set up in 1935 under the name of The Voluntary Euthanasia Society by doctors, clergy and lawyers. The organisation changed its name to Dignity in Dying in 2006.

It campaigns for patient choice at the end of life and supports palliative care and increased funding and provision of Hospice Care. Dignity in Dying also campaigns for a change in the law to permit medically assisted dying within strict safeguards.

It also promotes the concept and use of advance health care directives ("living wills") in England and Wales.