Healthy UK mother plans assisted dying in Switzerland, says she is unable to cope after son’s death

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A 56-year-old woman from England plans assisted dying at a Swiss clinic following her son's death in 2022. Wendy Duffy received approval from Pegasos clinic in Basel. She cited prolonged grief and inability to cope emotionally despite therapy. Assisted dying remains illegal in the UK but is permitted under Swiss law under specific conditions.

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