Compassion in Dying

Who we are

We believe a good life should include a good death. In a place you choose, with the people who matter. Having the care and treatments you want, and not the ones you don’t. Because only you know what’s right for you.

We want people to be in control of their end-of-life decisions because there is no-one better to make them. So we support people to make informed choices, start honest conversations about death and dying with loved ones, and record and revisit their wishes whenever they want to.

We’re here for everyone, whether they are preparing for the years ahead or need us right now. Whatever their beliefs, values and traditions. We champion everyone’s right to make informed decisions. Free of cost and free of judgement.

Everything we do starts with what dying people tell us. We listen to what they say and amplify their voices. We shift attitudes and drive changes to the healthcare system. So people’s end-of-life decisions are heard, understood and respected when it matters most.

Alongside our sister organisation, Dignity in Dying, we aim to improve dying in the UK by putting people in charge of decisions about the end of their life.

Our culture and values

Compassion in Dying's values are a reflection of what we consider important. Our behaviours are our values in action.

Our values include:

- Support for our shared vison and mission of greater patient choice at the end of life, including the campaign of our sister organisation, Dignity in Dying, for a change in the law to give dying, mentally competent adults the choice of an assisted death, within legal safeguards.

- To take pride in what we do.

- To act with integrity.

- To act with kindness and respect.

Our behaviours include:

- Leading by example: to lead by example through your behaviours and motivate others through your professional approach to work.

- Trust and respect others: to be aware of your impact on others and to treat others with kindness and respect. To value diversity and to listen carefully to understand the views of others.

- Proactive and supportive: to work with others to reach a common goal by sharing information and supporting colleagues.

- Strive to be the best: to work with a positive attitude and to a high standard in order to meet personal and organisational expectations.

- Responsibility and initiative: to take ownership of your work and to take responsibility for your actions and decisions. To use your initiative and to take pride in what you do. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Dignity in Dying and Compassion in Dying are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Any job applicants and employees will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics).