MyWishes is a free to use, ‘tech for good’ platform. It will empower you to write your Last Will & Testament, safeguard your Digital Legacy, plan your Funeral, curate a Bucket List, leave Goodbye Messages and make plans for your future health and social care within an Advance Care Plan.
A selection of resources as well as recommendations for books, podcasts and more, to help families navigate this journey.
Advance Decisions/living wills
https://compassionindying.org.uk/how-we-can-help/living-will-advance-decision/
Why plan ahead
https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/end-of-life-care/planning-ahead/why-plan-ahead/
Benefits of Advance Care Planning – a family’s perspective (video)In this video, Tony Bonser describes his experience of the benefits of Advance Care Planning when planning his son’s funeral .
The benefits of advance care planning – Macmillan Cancer Support – YouTube
Online support tool for ACP conversation
https://advancecareplanning.org.uk/planning-ahead
Lasting Power of Attorney for health and welfare decisions
https://www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney
Do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR or DNAR)
NHS guidance on what you can expect from end of life care
https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/end-of-life-care/what-to-expect-from-care/
Practical help and guidance for people with palliative care needs, families and friends
Information about Macmillan cancer support services
Practical support for staff and families when talking about death and dying
There are lots of resources for the public to support bereaved people manage their grief
https://www.gov.uk/when-someone-dies
https://www.nationalbereavementalliance.org.uk
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/relationships-family/bereavement/
https://www.ataloss.org/live-chat