“…I face it, I want to have the death of my choosing, as indeed my friend Elise Burns does, who is facing stage 4 cancer and is in your Lordships’ House this afternoon. I also remember my dear friend June Brown, who implored me to get her to a country where she could die with dignity and have the death that she wanted.”
Record by topic
- Cancer353rd of 6414.0
- Mental health759th of 8902.0
- Palliative & end of life care430th of 5402.0
- NHS waiting lists475th of 5432.0
Also active on cancer
What they’ve said
“…She writes: “I’m 51 years old, and I have secondary cancer of the lungs, liver and bones. Or to put it bluntly, I’m dying. I was diagnosed just over a year ago. My medical team are very reluctant to give me a number, but I’ve been told that people with similar conditions can expect to live for around two years.”
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · 2025-09-19 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…What were the technical reasons just before Easter that resulted in the promised 18-week update for applicants being delayed? This has caused serious concerns. Finally, he has probably already addressed this, but how many applications have been received and acknowledged as well as processed? I hope the House will join…”
LGBT Veterans: Financial Recognition Scheme · 2025-04-30 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…But we are seeing greater numbers of people disengaging from HIV care for many reasons, including stigma, mental health issues, poverty, discrimination, and the terrifying fear of isolation within families and communities.”
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