The Myton Hospices is mentioned in an Assisted Dying feature airing on ITV News today and now available online. It includes John, his wife Liz, and their daughter Rose, who received care at Coventry Myton Hospice.
A link to the online content is here
Filming took place at our Coventry Myton Hospice, where John was receiving care alongside his wife, Liz, and their two children. During the interview, the family shared their personal views on Assisted Dying as well as their positive experience of hospice care.
A central part of our work at Myton is supporting patients and their loved ones with what matters most to them. This includes listening and helping to facilitate what is important to each individual, without judgement. We were honoured to support John and his family in taking part in the interview, while continuing to provide the care and dignity every family deserves during one of life’s most challenging times.
The views expressed by John and Liz on assisted dying reflect their long-held personal beliefs. They do not represent the views of, nor are they a reflection of the care provided by, The Myton Hospices.
Liz shared:
At Myton, the care is calm, consistent and compassionate. I remember crying with relief. The nurses took charge of John’s personal care so I could focus on being his wife again. I was always confident he was in safe hands.”
My biggest takeaway from hospice care is the people. Every doctor, nurse, nursing assistant and volunteer, they’re extraordinary. You see a nursing assistant sitting with a patient, just giving them time. Those small acts matter. You see the very best of humanity in a place like this.
Hospice care is centred on respect, privacy and dignity. It’s about listening to what matters most to patients and families. It honours individuality and supports your wishes, even when it’s not easy.
Of course there have been painful moments. But having this time with John makes it much more bearable.
John was admitted to Coventry Myton Hospice in early January 2026, where he was cared for during the final 10 weeks of his life.
Their full Myton story is available to read here
Ruth Freeman CEO of The Myton Hospices said:
We welcome the national spotlight that the Assisted Dying debate has brought to palliative and end of life care in the UK. We believe it must act as a catalyst for meaningful change – particularly in ensuring fair and equitable access to high-quality palliative and end of life care, alongside urgent reform in hospice funding. True choice at the end of life can only exist when people fully understand what is available to them and are informed about what good palliative and end of life care will mean to them and their families
To read The Myton Hospices Assisted Dying statement please visit the link below.
