Whether or not you or someone close to you is unwell now, this page offers information and links which may be of help as you decide what is important for you. Thinking about death in advance can help in making things less problematic for you and for those you leave behind.
It can help you to think about what things are important to you so you can talk about them with your family and the people who are looking after you. Some people like to plan and to write down important information and wishes for the future. It helps other people know what your wishes are.
You can find out more information on how to do this by speaking to your clinician or by following the link below:
Anticipatory Planning Resources
Anticipatory care planning (ACP) helps you make informed choices about how and where you want to be treated and supported in the future. It requires health and care practitioners to work with people and their carers to ensure the right thing is done at the right time by the right person to achieve the best outcome.
ACP puts people at the centre of the decision-making process about their health and care needs. By encouraging people to have conversations about what matters to them ACP can help:
- manage change in an organised way
- prevent crisis
- reduce future stress
- promote quality of life
ACP links
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