Planning ahead for the end of life
If you have a terminal illness or are approaching the end of your life, it may be a good idea to make plans in advance for the future of your care. Planning ahead in this way is sometimes called advance care planning. It involves thinking and talking about your wishes for how you are cared for in the final months of your life.
People usually carry out advance planning because they have a condition that is expected to get worse, which may mean they are not able to make decisions or to communicate their decisions in the future, but anyone can plan for their future care, whether or not they are approaching the end of life. Advance care planning can help you let people know your wishes and feelings while you still can.
The links below take you to more information on the following topics.
Find out how you and your family, friends and carers can benefit from planning ahead for your future care.
Find out what an advance statement is, and how you can create one to let people know your wishes.
If you don't want certain kinds of treatment in the future, you can make a legally binding advance decision.
Find out how to appoint someone legally to make decisions about your care in the future if you become unable to make decisions yourself.
This links to the Directgov website. How to make a will to ensure your property and finances are dealt with according to your wishes after your death.
