Advance care planning
This short animation explains what advance care planning is, and why it's important. Share this video with the people you support to help them better understand advance care planning.
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Preparing for end of life can be one of the most difficult things any of us have to do. We've gathered some information and resources to help the people you support navigate this process.
Advance care planning helps someone prepare for when they can no longer care for themselves. This can include having difficult conversations around care and end of life, or deciding to discontinue treatments. Our guide can help people through these tough conversations.
This short animation explains what advance care planning is, and why it's important. Share this video with the people you support to help them better understand advance care planning.
It's important to talk about death and dying, even though it can be difficult. Our guide and video acknowledge worries about death and dying and provide practical advice about navigating difficult questions and conversations.
This short animation explores some of the difficulties around talking about death and dying. Share this video with the people you support to help make those conversations easier.
This guide helps people to think about preparing for end of life, offering practical advice on the steps they need to take to make sure their affairs are in order.
This guide outlines what needs to be done after someone dies, covering each step from reporting the death to planning the funeral.
This guide outlines the steps someone needs to take to prepare a will and plan for what happens to their estate.