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Information Advance decisions and advance statements - other resources Here's a list of organisations and resources for advance decisions and advance statements that you may find useful.
Advice Advance statements and dementia If you have dementia, you may wish to make an advance statement to express your wishes, feelings and values. Find out why you might make one and how they are different to advance decisions.
Advice Advance decisions and Lasting power of attorney As well as making an advance decision, you might have made or be thinking about making a Lasting power of attorney (LPA) for health and welfare.
Advice Making sure people know about your advance decision Let people know that you have an advance decision and where to find the document. You should make copies of it for people close to you.
Advice How to make an advance decision Read our advice on how to make an advance decision if you have dementia, who you should talk to about it, and what to include when writing it.
Advice Advance decisions and dementia Advance decisions can be used to refuse treatment when you no longer have capacity. Find out if they are legally binding, why you might make one, what treatments you can refuse, and what an advance decision cannot do.
Advice Dementia, advance decisions and advance statements When you have dementia, planning ahead may include writing an advance decision or advance statement. You can use these to make decisions about care and treatment in the future.
Real stories Advice from a sole carer on sibling conflict over moving a parent with dementia into care As the sole carer of a relative with dementia, making the decision to move them into residential care can be a very difficult time. But extra challenges can arise when other family members question your decision and your motives. Here, a sole carer of a person with dementia shares their story. 13 February 2020 19
Information Professional attorneys: What if I don’t have anyone to appoint through a lasting power of attorney? Things to consider if you don’t have a family member or friend who you’d like to appoint to look after your finances if you aren’t able to. 01 April 2019 0
Advice Care homes: When is the right time and who decides? Advice and practical tips for carers on when is the right time for a person to be moved to a care home.
Advice Planning ahead as an LGBTQ+ person with dementia Advice and practical tips for planning ahead as an LGBTQ+ person living with dementia.
Advice Helping an LGBTQ+ person with dementia plan ahead Advice and practical tips for planning ahead when supporting an LGBTQ+ person living with dementia, including appointing someone to make decisions.
