Dignity in Later Life Planning - Conversations that matter

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Review

Our web event on 15th May looking at issues around end of life and dignified death was extremely well attended.

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Simon Cox gave a really good overview on some of the practical matters around arranging a funeral and how important it is to have those conversations that matter – it is never too early to encourage people to express their wishes and to consider their end of life and funeral plan.

Fiona Heald gave a very helpful overview of Powers of Attorney, Living Will and advance wishes – Fiona strongly advocates for people’s best interests to always be taken into account.

A multiple choice quiz on the ReSpect forms challenged our thinking and Julie Steele shared a truly emotional experience around her father’s last days in residential care and how being in a supportive environment made the journey for him and his family so much easier.   

Speakers

Julie Steel

Having worked in the care sector for most of her career she currently works within the Department of Housing, Regeneration and Operations (HRO) for the local authority.

She will be sharing her perspectives on ‘A good death is a gift for those left behind.’ Julie will present her personal experience real ‘End of Life Care,’ care.  She captures this in one sentence, ‘A good death is a gift for those left behind.’

 

Simon Cox Co-founder of Funeral Solution Expert

Simon has over 37 years in funeral planning and later life sectors, responsible for managing and launching Over 50 and Funeral Plan products working for and with leading funeral providers.

He is a regular contributor in national media appearing on BBC Breakfast, BBC Radio 4 and 5, Sky News, LBC and extensively in the national press.

A champion for end-of-life regulatory change.

His research and campaigning work has helped with the regulation of the funeral plan market and improvements to the Funeral Expenses/Support Payment.

Simon will provide a short presentation about different types of funerals and the creation of funeral plans.  He will also talk about what tends to happen when people in care are without relatives. 

Fiona Heald - Giles Wilson Law Limited

Fiona qualified as a solicitor 30 years ago and has specialised in working with older people and mental capacity. She is very experienced in making all types of property and financial affairs applications to the Court of Protection as well as maximising the ability of people to make their own decisions and leaving details of their wishes and feelings.

Fiona will talk about later life decisions that have to be made - providing an overview of Lasting Power of Attorney, Advance Directives and the completion of Respect forms.