Planning for Your Future Care

There may be times in your life when you think about the consequences of becoming seriously ill or disabled. This may be at a time of ill health or as a result of a life changing event. It may simply be because you are the sort of person who likes to plan ahead.

One way of making people aware of your wishes is through advance care planning.

Advance care planning is a process of discussion between you and those who provide care for you, for example your nurses, doctors, care home manager or family members. During this discussion you may choose to express some views, preferences and wishes about your future care.

This is an entirely voluntary process and no one is under any pressure to take part in this type of conversation.

(Adapted from Planning for Your Future Care: A Guide, 2009)

Wiltshire Council	See website for contact details	Death and dying information
More information is available by following this link to a leaflet which can be downloaded from the NHS website (in pdf format):		Planning your future care

You may also like to talk to your GP or health or social care professional.

Review date: November 2012

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