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The End-of-Life Rights Information Line
What does it do?
The End-of-Life Rights Information Line is the only national helpline in the UK that supports people to make decisions about the care and treatment that is right for them at the end of life. We do this by providing information about legal rights and options under current UK law and how to make sure that people's wishes are respected.
Who it is for?
The End-of-Life Rights Information Line is for anyone who is facing the need to make decisions about their care and treatment. The service also provides information on end-of-life rights and choices for carers, families and healthcare professionals.
Where it is available?
What it costs:
The Information Line is free to call from landlines and can also be contacted by email and letter.
How to access or apply for it:
Telephone: 0800 999 2434 (11am - 3pm, Monday to Friday)
Email: info@compassionindying.org.uk
Write to: Information Line, Compassion in Dying, 181 Oxford Street, London, W1D 2JT
Additional information:
Typical questions the Information Line will answer:
Who makes the decisions about my care and treatment at the end of life?
Can I refuse or request certain medical treatment?
How can I make sure my healthcare wishes will be respected if I lose mental capacity in the future?
What if my wishes aren’t respected?
Where can I be cared for, and where can I die?
What support is available?
How do I represent a loved one who is unable to make decisions?
What do I do if I am concerned about the treatment a loved one is receiving?
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