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Planning for your future care

There are times in our lives when we think about the consequences of becoming seriously ill. Advance Care Planning (ACP) is the process of enabling a person to consider the impact of a future illness or disability and express wishes about their future health care in consultation with care providers and loved ones. 

***Please be aware that these plans will only come into effect if you do not have the mental capacity to make a decision for yourself. If you have the capacity and are able to make a decision, you will be asked what you wish to do.*** 

This website has a helpful ACP template to help you get started: 

Advance Care Plan

Legal and Ethical Issues

Information about some key issues affecting care in illness and at the end of life. View  Legal and Ethical Issues

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VoiceAbility is a charity that supports people with learning disabilities, mental health issues and other disabilities to have the same opportunities as everyone else. Visit the VoiceAbility website.  

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Gold Standards Framework Advance Care Planning  - simple 5-step videos to help you plan your future care

 

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