Wednesday, November 27th, 8pm
Farnham Maltings, (Barley Room) – Bridge Square, Farnham GU9 7QR (Satnav for the carpark: GU9 7QN)
FREE PUBLIC talk and discussion
Four informed speakers with different opinions will be sharing their views:
- My Death, My Decision – Dr Graham Winyard, former Chief Medical Officer;
- Association of Palliative Medicine – Dr Amy Proffitt;
- Humanists against Assisted Dying – Kevin Yuill, CEO;
- Dignity in Dying – Marie-louise Papworth, board member.
Meeting chair: Belinda Schwehr
Do come, listen, ask questions and give your perspectives.
All are welcome!
For Humanists UK’s view, see
humanists.uk/campaigns/public-ethical-issues/assisted-dying/
Programme for the evening:
- Up to 8pm Refreshments available at the Farnham Maltings Bar
- 8pm Main Speakers after Introduction by Belinda Schwehr Event Chair
- 8.45 pm: Contributions from the Floor and Chaired questions to the Speakers
- 9.45: Close and Thanks
Refreshments available from the Maltings Bar up to 8pm.
A collection will be held for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice at the end.
Background note on Assisted Dying, legal issues and what happens in other countries:
Please click here for social care and health lawyer Belinda Schwehr’s note on “The existing problem with assisted dying and a review of the position in other countries”.
Belinda is chairing the Public Meeting on November 27th. She is also a former Chair of Farnham Humanists and a current Committee Member.