Ann Macfarlane OBE

Ann Macfarlane OBE

Wednesday, 19 February 2014

Euthanasia or Assisted Dying (amendment)

Euthanasia or Assisted Dying

This is an amendment to the article on assisted dying posted yesterday.   It states that Belgium law enables children of twelve, together with their parents, legal guardians and doctors, to have assistance to take their life if that is their decision  It is far more serious as there is no age limit in Belgium.  It is in Holland that the age limit is twelve years and over.  
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About Ann MacfarlaneOBE

Ann became a trustee at the Social Care Institute for Excellence in 2007. Ann, a wheelchair user, is a leading Disability Rights and Equalities Consultant, focusing on health and social care as it affects disabled adults, irrespective of age. She specialises in Independent Living, Direct Payments and Personal Budgets, and has been involved in the UK disabled peoples' movement for many years. Ann is an 'expert by experience' for the Care Quality Commission, and works with the Department of Health, the NHS and other national Organisations. She is recognised in her community and is a member of the Local Authority's Safeguarding Board, chair of their Users Adults at Risk Group and the local Patient-Wide Forum. She is Patron of Kingston Centre for Independent Living. Ann has lectured worldwide on health and social care. Ann received her MBE in 1992, and an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2009. She was also awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship. Ann has particular responsibilities in her local United Reformed Church and enjoys photography, travel, art and gardens.