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📘 The 4th edition of the My Future Care Handbook is out now! ✨New in this edition: 1️⃣ Scams & Digital Security 2️⃣ After Death Practicalities 3️⃣ First Aid & Medical Emergencies mycarematters.org/store/poster... Organisations: email info@mycarematters.org for bulk discounts. 📦

📣 FREE Autumn Training! Support people to plan for later life, care & end of life with the My Future Care Handbook. 🗓️ Dates: 17 & 31 Oct | 7 & 21 Nov 2025 💻 2 x 90-min online sessions Open to community groups, charities & care providers. 🔗 myfuturecare.org/organisations

📘 The 4th edition of the My Future Care Handbook is open for pre-order! Ships 15 Sept. ✨ New topics: 1️⃣ Scams & Digital Security 2️⃣ After Death Practicalities 3️⃣ First Aid & Medical Emergencies 💙 20% off for individuals 🔗 mycarematters.org/store/poster... 📦 info@mycarematters.org for bulk discounts.

Future care planning isn’t just about medical needs – it’s about the whole person. 💜 In this guest blog, Rachel Lewis shares how Life Story work can build confidence, deepen relationships and bring meaning to planning. 📖 Read more: myfuturecare.org/2025/05/26/m...

Memories and Milestones: How Life Story Books Enrich Future Care Planning - Mycarematters 2020 CIC

A guest blog by Rachel Lewis, founder of Presenting Your Past and The Life Story Team, on how Life Story Books can enrich future care planning, with practical tips for families and professionals suppo...

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📺 ICYMI: the videos of this year's excellent Advance Care Plan Day Conference are available to watch.

Advance Care Plan Day 2026@advancecareplan.bsky.social · last yr.

Announcement: All of the Advance Care Plan Day Conference talks are available to stream for free. advancecareplanday.org/national-con... 📽️🆓 Videos are provided in exceptionally high quality. 😍 #AdvanceCarePlanning #Hospice #WhatMattersMost

It’s never too early to complete your advance care plan. Dr Amy Tan shares how an accident at 24 years old taught her this valuable lesson. Via Advance Care Planning Canada. www.advancecareplanning.ca/resources/st...

🧡 “It’s all a bit overwhelming – I don’t know where to start.” That’s where our free My Future Care training comes in – helping community organisations support others to plan ahead with confidence. 📅 Oct & Nov dates available 🔗 myfuturecare.org/training/ 📝 More: myfuturecare.org/blog/catchin...

When we plan for tomorrow, we can start living better today. In this guest article, Wellbeing Practitioner Mel Charters explores how simple sensory experiences – like aromatherapy – can support our wellbeing now and when preparing for later life. 🧠🌿 Read more: myfuturecare.org/2025/07/23/a...

Acknowledging our sensory world when planning for the future! - Mycarematters 2020 CIC

We believe that when we plan for tomorrow, we can start living better today. Planning for our future isn’t just about end of life – it’s about supporting our physical and mental wellbeing throughout t...

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📰 The July edition of #MyFutureCare Connect is out! 💬 Top tips from our lead trainer Nancy Cunningham 🎤 @zoeharrismcm.bsky.social’s talk on community-led future planning 🌿 A sensory approach to care from wellbeing practitioner Mel Charters Read it here 👉 myfuturecare.org/the-my-futur...

"He got his final wish, and that’s something we’ll always be grateful for.“ Ian shared his wish to die at home and his family worked hard to fulfill it, with fantastic support from Ashgate Hospice. A reminder of the comfort that having important conversations can bring.

Ashgate Hospice@ashgatehospice.bsky.social · last yr.

When Ian was told his cancer was untreatable, his one wish was to spend his last days at home, with the family he loved. A wish made possible by our team. 💜 His daughter, Mikala, shares what this meant to their family. Read their story of love and honouring final wishes: tinyurl.com/bdd5vydj

Our founder @zoeharrismcm.bsky.social shared how future care planning can be supported in the community, by the community at @openthanatology.bsky.social's #AdvanceCarePlanning Conference. With insights from Dawn Butcher of Henfield Community Partnership. 🎥 Watch: myfuturecare.org/2025/07/19/f...

Future planning in the community, by the community - Mycarematters 2020 CIC

Our founder Zoe Harris was recently invited to present at the Open Thanatology Advance Care Planning conference (for those who don’t know – yes, even we had to look it up! – Thanatology is the study o...

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This daily action for happiness really resonates with us! 💛 Planning for later life can feel overwhelming, so we focus on small, achievable steps. Little actions over time can lead to big change. #MyFutureCare #PlanAhead

Action for Happiness@actionhappiness.bsky.social · last yr.

Jump Back Up July - Day 15: Set yourself an achievable goal and take the first step actionforhappiness.org/jump-back-up... #JumpBackUpJuly

We’re thrilled to welcome the Dorking Healthcare team to the #MyFutureCare community! 🌟 They're using our Handbook to help people across Surrey feel more informed, prepared & in control when planning for later life. 📩 Free training available – info@mycarematters.org

📝 New Future Care Planning Review A new scoping review of the literature and an updated definition, published in @bmj.com By: Mala Mann, Caitlin Cahill, Stephanie Sivell, Robyn Hackett, Elin Harding, @profmarktaubert.bsky.social 📖 Read more: spcare.bmj.com/content/bmjs...

Teaching CPR in schools doesn’t just save lives — it helps young people feel more confident facing the realities of life, health and care. 🫀 Support the call to make CPR part of every secondary school’s curriculum ⤵️

Resuscitation Council UK@resus.org.uk · last yr.

CPR training is on the curriculum, but many students are still missing out. We’re urging governments to implement systems that ensure every student actually receives this vital training. Help make it happen. Sign the petition: action.resus.org.uk/cpr-in-schools

🧭 Whether your focus is wellbeing, independence, dignity or personalised care — we’re here to support you. 📚 Join a free 45-min Awareness Session to explore how the #MyFutureCare Handbook helps people plan for tomorrow and live for today. 🗓️ 18 or 26 Sept 📩 info@mycarematters.org for details

Talking openly about death can feel hard — but books like this help us find the words. Looking forward to Sarah's book this autumn. #DeathLiteracy

Dr Rachel Clarke@drrachelclarke.com · last yr.

Just finished the proof of this profoundly beautiful book. Sarah Perry has achieved something remarkable with her clear-eyed, unflinching & deeply humane account of the death of her father-in-law. Every page suffused with honesty, tenderness & love. Destined to be an instant classic. Out in Oct.

We’re thrilled to welcome Care for Elderly Relatives in Morpeth & Northumberland to the #MyFutureCare community! If you are interested in supporting people in your community to make and record later life and future care decisions, get in touch. 📧 info@mycarematters.org

So you think you know about end of life? Think again! Enjoy a series of recorded lectures by Prof Allan Kellehear, culminating in this final live online session - an audience with Prof Kellehear OBE For more information or to book tinyurl.com/eedmyvbj #EndOfLifeCare #PalliativeCare #Bereavement

☀️ The July edition of #MyFutureCare Companion is out now! 📝 Bucket lists, 🎶 playlists, and a chance to help shape the next edition of our Handbook (coming autumn 2025). 💬 If you’ve used it, we’d love your feedback. 👉 myfuturecare.org/the-my-futur...

A newly published report highlights the achievements and learning that have come from the past nine years of partnership work between Ageing Better and GMCA. ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/buildi... #agefriendly

Building an age-friendly city region: what we’ve learned from our partnership with Greater Manchester

At Ageing Better, we’ve always believed in the power of partnership to drive meaningful change.

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“Planning ahead means we can stop worrying – and focus on enjoying life.” @zoeharrismcm.bsky.social & Dawn Butcher shared how #MyFutureCare supports communities to plan ahead at @openthanatology.bsky.social's Advance Care Planning Conference. 🎥 Catch the replay: ordo.open.ac.uk/articles/dat...

👋 We've made an #AdvanceCarePlanning #StarterPack. Tell us if you want to be included: #SocialCare #SocialPrescribers #PalliativeCare #Charities #EndOfLifeDoulas #CommunityOrgs #NHS – anyone who believes in making and recording decisions for later life, future care and beyond! go.bsky.app/8uzCD2t

Leeds became the first city in the UK to commission end-of-life doula support through the NHS in May 2022. Explore the learnings to date from this pilot project ⤵️ #EndOfLife #PersonCentredCare

Dr Emma Clare@dremmaclare.bsky.social · last yr.

Interested in how #EndofLifeDoulas can collaborate with and complement NHS services? Our evaluation report for our Leeds EoL Doula Pilot Project is now available to read/download here 😊 eol-doula.uk/leeds-nhs-co...

📣 Supporting others with the My Future Care Handbook? Stuck on a tricky question or not sure how to respond? 🕐 Nancy’s Clinic is open TODAY (Fri 27 June, 12.30–2.30pm)! 💬 Book a friendly 15-min chat with our Lead Trainer, Nancy Cunningham. 📩 Email info@mycarematters.org to grab a slot!

📢 Free #MyFutureCare Awareness Sessions! Curious about how our Handbook supports people with advance care and later life planning? Join a free 45-minute session hosted by our founder @zoeharrismcm.bsky.social 🗓️ 18 & 26 September 📩 info@mycarematters.org for details 🧵 Read on for what to expect ⬇️

🎙️ Our founder @zoeharrismcm.bsky.social is presenting the #MyFutureCare project at tomorrow’s online conference hosted by @openthanatology.bsky.social. Missed registration? A recording will be available soon! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/caught-bet...

Caught between the dream and realities: considering ‘advance care planning’

Caught between the dream and realities: considering ‘advance care planning’

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🌟 Could your organisation help people plan ahead for later life? At our #MyFutureCare Open Forum, we heard how groups are using the Handbook to spark compassionate, practical conversations — in cafés, drop-ins & one-to-one chats. 🎥 Catch the highlights: myfuturecare.org/2025/04/08/s...

Supporting Planning for the Future, Today: Highlights from the My Future Care Open Forum - Mycarematters 2020 CIC

On 21st March 2025, we hosted our very first My Future Care Open Forum – an interactive session where our partner organisations shared how they support people in making later life and future care plan...

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🎉 Huge congrats to our friend and dementia campaigner @bethyb1886.bsky.social on her MBE! 👑👏 Beth shared her story with us when we launched the #MyFutureCare Handbook — a powerful reminder of why planning ahead matters. 👉 www.myfuturecare.org/blogs/future... Pic: @ncfcareforum.bsky.social