An assisted dying law for the Isle of Man moved a step closer to reality today, as Members of the House of Keys voted on key clauses of Dr Alex Allinson MHK’s Assisted Dying Bill.

A clear win for compassion and common sense.

#YesToDignity
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My piece today about Assisted Dying express.co.uk/news/uk/189889…

BREAKING Vote 15 v 9 against removing assisted dying from Manx healthcare.

MHKs were not persuaded by those who oppose assisted dying that it should be made almost impossible for dying people to access.

An assisted dying law in the Isle of Man is one step closer and it’s…

News item on BBC The World at One today mentioned that presentations were heard today from ‘palliative care experts and others opposed’ to the Bill. Didn’t mention that last week there were other experts from palliative care and medical ethics supporting the Bill. Just saying.

In the Isle of Man for the next stage of its historic debate on allowing patient choice at the end of life.

A great social reform led by ⁦Dr Alex Allinson⁩ 👏👏👏

#YesToDignity
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Horrific lack of maternity care outlined in new report ⬇️

And the thread running throughout the testimony?

A “failure to listen to women when they said something was wrong.”

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Thank you Helena Wadia & Mathilda Mallinson for thoughtful and incisive interview on Media Storm Podcast

Fearlessly asking the Qs and joining the dots that other journos duck 👏👏

In the week BBC documentary on Dignity in Dying *doesn’t* feature anyone who is terminally ill, do listen ⬇️

🔴 ‘Why BBC Should Give a Voice to the Terminally Ill in Its Assisted Dying Documentary’

The new Media Storm Podcast focuses on a programme arguing against the legalisation of assisted dying – but some views are missing, report Helena Wadia and Mathilda Mallinson

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BREAKING: ALSUnitedGNY has announced support for the #MedicalAidinDying Act, saying it ensures 'individuals with ALS have a choice to access, if desired, safe, comprehensive end-of-life options, ultimately enhancing their quality of life and honoring their autonomy and dignity.”

ISLE OF MAN ASSISTED DYING BILL STEP CLOSER TO PASSING

#YesToDignity

dignityindying.org.uk/news/isle-of-m… via Dignity in Dying

So sorry to see the sad news about our Patron Kris Hallenga who was as fearless about discussing dying as she was on tackling cancer. Kris wrote compellingly about planning for the end of life and choosing how you want to die. She will be missed by us all Compassion in Dying Dignity in Dying

Honoured to stand outside Tynwald with determined Manx Dignity in Dying supporters once more, in support of Dr Alex Allinson’s Assisted Dying Bill as it enters the Clauses stage today.

Members of the House of Keys must do the right thing & vote for choice

#YesToDignity 🙌🏽

Wow I watched Bergerac 40 years ago. John Nettles now on Jersey debating assisted dying:

“Usually the islands are at least 10 years behind the mainlands as far as legislation of that kind is concerned. When it comes to issues like homosexuality, for instance, they can be rather…

This is a v good summary of how Martha’s Rule should work for hospital patients who think they’re in trouble & not being listened to…

M - what’s the Matter?
A - Ask for help
R - receive a Response
T - I Think I’m getting worse
H - I’m not being Heard
A - Act, call this number