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

Need more support?

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.  

Lasting Power of Attorney

Information from Directgov

Useful Links

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