There are many things to consider when making decisions about your ongoing health & medical treatment, but remember ‘It’s OK to Ask’. Talk to your health care team about what’s going on with your health so you can make decisions that are best for you. ➡ https://www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/its-ok-to-ask

It might be the last thing on your mind but writing a Will ensures your wishes are carried out. It may include: ◾inheritance ◾property ◾funeral arrangements ◾pets ◾digital assets For more information, re recommend… ➡ https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/family-and-care/death-and-bereavement?source=mas ➡ https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/family/death-and-wills/wills-s/#h-how-much-does-a-will-cost

Unexpected things can happen, having a plan in place can reduce stress for everyone – the person, their friends, family and carers. It means that everyone knows what is expected of the them and help is at hand. For more information, we recommend… ➡ https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/your-health/health-services/planning-care/planning-your-care/tools-to-help-you-plan/planning-for-unexpected-events/

A bit of learning for night owls - our Anticipatory Care Planning eModule can be accessed night or day via Learnpro or download from our website ➡ https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/your-health/health-services/planning-care/resources-for-staff/acp-training-hub/

An #ACP is the perfect tool to let people know about what is important to you! It can note any practical, emotional, physical, social & spiritual aspects of your future care – there’s no topic too big or too small. For more information, we recommend… ➡ http://www.nhsggc.org.uk/planningcare

A recent participant stated: "Excellent delivery of topic, gave great overview and then clear practical example, with opportunities for all to participate" Places still available for this quarter plus new October dates added, book now ⬇⬇⬇ https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/your-health/health-services/planning-care/resources-for-staff/acp-training-hub/

Looks like a great event! ACPs can be a great tool to capture people's thoughts and feelings at any time and can be particularly useful if people might have difficulty communicating these in the future 👍 More info and booking ⬇⬇ https://twitter.com/SPSP_PC/status/1419991410464509953

We should all have #POA in place - who knows what the future holds. Questions you may have: ◾Why should I have one? ◾How does it protect me? ◾How can I arrange It? ◾Is there a cost? For more information, we recommend… ➡ http://www.mypowerofattorney.org.uk ➡ http://www.publicguardian-scotland.gov.uk

You never know what is around the corner but there are certain steps we can take now to ensure we are prepared. If there is one thing we do know – it will make your future less stressful and will allow you to be ready for those unforeseen events that might happen in your life.