Assisted Dying laws – St Barnabas statement

The Assisted Dying Bill allowing adults who are terminally ill to end their own lives has raised concerns and questions across many sections of the community.

Lincoln’s St Barnabas Hospice has issued a statement reassuring patients the introduction of the euthanasia laws will not impact how it supports those in its care.

“At St Barnabas we hold the vision of a world where dying with dignity, compassion and having choices is a fundamental part of a life. We are committed to ensuring all individuals facing the end of their life in Lincolnshire receive dignified, compassionate care when they require it and where they ask for it.

“On Friday, June 20, 2025, the House of Commons approved a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. This is an emotive issue for many, and we will continue our discussions with openness and sensitivity, aligning with St Barnabas’ values. It is not the role of St Barnabas to either support or oppose a change in the law. If patients, families, supporters and our staff and volunteers hold views that differ on this issue, this will not impact the support St Barnabas Hospice will offer.

“The debate about assisted dying has highlighted that the provision of palliative and end of life care services is not currently sufficient and that hospice funding is inadequate. This means not everyone is receiving the high quality or timely end of life care they deserve.

“We remain committed to providing outstanding care and support to all our patients and their families and will continue to raise awareness of our services in Lincolnshire and openly encourage discussions about death and dying.”