“It felt very scary to think about the future and plan ahead because since my diagnosis I have been taking every day as it comes, but the three-week Rennie Grove Peace Advance Care Plan course gently guided my husband and I through what we needed to think about.”
Thinking and planning ahead
One-to-one or group sessions
We will help you explore key questions such as:
- What matters most to me in life and care?
- Where would I prefer to be cared for?
- What treatments would I want – or not want?
- Who do I trust to speak for me if I can’t? (e.g. lasting power of attorney)
- How do I plan for emergencies?
- What might care look like if I need more support?
- How can I refuse treatments or make resuscitation decisions?
- How do I make a Will?
Who can I bring? You can attend the course alone, or with a loved one.
It's free! Our services are free thanks to the generosity of our local community who fund 86% of our services.
Advance Care Plan template
An Advance Care Plan is a way to reflect on, discuss, and record what matters most to you - including the type of care you would want in the future. This allows you to stay in control of your choices at the end of life. Our Advance Care Plan template is available to download and can be completed either electronically or by hand.
Download now
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