Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Conversations About Advance Care Planning
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| #142 Decision to treat at home with paramedic Tom Pullen | 17 Nov 2025 | 00:31:27 | |
"Decision to treat at home", five small words but a huge impact. Listen in to hear how a shift in language can shape person centred care with paramedic Tom Pullen.
If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations.
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| #141 Holding uncertainty: Exploring NACEL and what we can learn from the audit with Dr Mary Miller | 10 Nov 2025 | 00:30:55 | |
In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Dr Mary Miller, consultant in palliative medicine and Clinical Lead for the National Audit of Care at the End of Life. It's a super discussion and we hone in on key findings and recommendations. Listen to hear what we must do better. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations.
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| #132 Hard Conversations: Advance Care Planning through the lens of men's sexual health with Dr Samantha Strumeier | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:49:48 | |
In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Dr Samantha Strumeier,. We explore Advance Care Planning through the lens of mens sexual health. Listen in to hear common misconceptions and what Advance Care Planning Conversations can look like when living with prostate or testicular cancer. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations.
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| #42 Advance Care Planning across ages - Common ground and challenges | 16 Jan 2023 | 00:39:26 | |
In this episode I talk with Dr Annabel Howell, Medical Director of Children's' hospice across Scotland, Trustee/Vice Chair at the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation and keen sportswoman. We talk about how sport has influenced Annabel's practice as a Dr, what Advance Care Planning with children looks like, and the differences and similarities with adult Advance Care Planning. We talk about Advance Care Planning when living with Motor Neuron Disease and explore sensitive decision making around the withdrawal of ventilation. We also explore Annabel's work with the My Name's Doddie Foundation and pay tribute to a remarkable man who died shortly after this episode was made highlighting Doddie's ongoing legacy and impact.
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| #41 How to find a voice for Advance Care Planning when you can't talk, with Speech and Language Therapist Sophie Whitehead | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:30:36 | |
How to find a voice for Advance Care Planning is dedicated to the memory of Keith, an incredible gentleman I met many years ago and who taught me about the power and importance of voice in truly seeing a person. In this episode I talk with Sophie Whitehead, a speech therapist specialising in palliative care. We talk about the crucial role Speech Therapists have on patient wellbeing, dignity and quality of life as well as supporting Advance Care Planning. This episode links to previous podcasts, check out episode 34 in which Caroline England discusses voice recording for people with MND and episode 1 with the late Clair Fisher who has influenced Sophie's work. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #40 Working when living with a terminal illness with Joanne Smithson and Sam Royston | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:35:19 | |
In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Joanne Smithson from What Works Wellbeing and Sam Royston from Marie Curie about working when living with a terminal illness. We reflect on the legacy of Clair Fisher and how Clair spoke so passionately about the impact on working on wellbeing. We talk about the research that has grown from this legacy and what the next steps look like. This is a great episode which challenges many assumptions of working while living with a terminal diagnosis.
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| #39 ReSPECT and Advance Care Planning with Dr Zoe Fritz | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:38:13 | |
In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Dr Zoë Fritz, a Consultant Physician at Addenbrooke's Hospital and ethicist. Zoe shares the catalyst for and development of the ReSPECT process, and why ReSPECT is so much more than a decision about resuscitation.
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| #38 Advance Care Planning and dementia with Wendy Mitchell | 14 Nov 2022 | 00:41:50 | |
In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Wendy Mitchell, bestselling author of "Somebody I Used to Know" and "What I wish People Knew about Dementia". Wendy also has young onset dementia following a diagnosis aged just 58. We talk about the words that were used when Wendy received her diagnosis and how framing this differently could have significantly improved Wendy's experience. We also discuss Wendy's Advance Care Planning journey and why it is so important to her. This is an inspirational episode and has learning for us all. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #37 Choice is meaningless unless you know all the options with Holly Lyon Hawke holistic funeral director | 07 Nov 2022 | 01:00:06 | |
In this episode it is my absolute pleasure to talk with Holly Lyon Hawke, a multi award winning holistic funeral director. I learn the difference between the process and ceremony of a funeral, what a true natural burial is and hear about the innovative work Holly does with pets as well as her book aimed at supporting children with the process of death and dying. Talking with Holly was eye opening and I think will be the first of many conversations we have as I learn about the choices we have in caring for those we love even after death.
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| #36 If I get dementia, will they serve me meat? Advance Care Planning for vegans and vegetarians with Amanda Woodvine | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:28:36 | |
In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Amabda Woodvine, CEO of Vegetarian for Life.I learn about the surprisingly high number of older vegans and vegetarians living in care homes, the challenges that can be experienced and I find out about some of the great resources available to help.
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| #35 When doing nothing is doing everything with Dr Erica Borgstrom | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:34:08 | |
When doing nothing is doing everything. In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Dr Erica Borgstrom, we explore research that led to the amination Not Intervening as a Form of Care and the complexities of language in advance care planning. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #34 Featherbed Tales and the power of voice with Caroline England | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:34:54 | |
In this episode I talk with Caroline England, founder of Featherbed tales. Caroline shares the inspiration behind Featherbed Tales, how the books, cards and poetry can be used and the power of voice in memory making. Caroline also describes the innovative work with libraries, childrens' hospitals and the Motor Neuron Disease Association and how the Featherbed Tales technology can support Advance Care Planning.
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| #33 How Conversation Analysis can support Advance Care Planning with Professor Ruth Parry | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:52:55 | |
In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Professor Ruth Parry about Conversation Analysis. I learn the science behind skilled conversations and we discuss how this can be applied to Advance Care Planning. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #131 New look podcast, same great conversations! | 01 Sep 2025 | 00:45:03 | |
In this season starter episode I catch up with Martin, editor of the podcast and Voice Over Artist. Listen in to hear about the changes, making the podcast better than ever before, and hear about some of the incredible guests planned. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations.
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| #32 Using tender conversations in Advance Care Planning with Dr Kathryn Mannix | 03 Oct 2022 | 01:08:37 | |
In this episode it is my pleasure and honour to talk with Dr Kathryn Mannix, retired palliative care consultant and best-selling author. We talk about the tender conversations that underpin Advance Care Planning, how to initiate Important Conversations with people you care about, and reflect on the influence and legacy of Deborah James and Clair Fisher. Kathryn describes the process of Ordinary Dying, breaking down myths and describing the universally similar yet profoundly individual experience of dying.
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| #31 Organ Donation: hope and transition after an unexpected death with Vicki Caldwell, mother of organ donor Fee. A special episode re-released for Organ Donation Week 2022. | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:45:24 | |
This episode has been re-released to raise awareness and discussion during Organ Donation Week 2022. It was humbling to listen to Vicki share her experience of Organ Donor Fi and I am honoured to share Fi's message and legacy.
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| #30 Following up Zoe's pledge to sort out her Digital Legacy | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:15:12 | |
In this follow up episode I talk with Zoe Harris, founder of My Care Matters and creator of My Future Care Handbook and Buddy service. The podcast follows up a conversation I had with Zoe six months ago in episode 8 of Conversations About Advance Care PLanning. Like every guest, I asked Zoe what she had sone as part of her planning ahead and what was on her to do list. Zoe identified a need to sort out her Digital Legacy and we agreed to check in in 6 months to see Zoe's progress.
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| #29 Why an Advance Care Plan should include your finances with Toby Freeman | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:33:23 | |
In this episode it is my great pleasure to talk with Toby Freeman. Toby describes himself as a "financial advisor fortunate to have called rugby his job for 15 years". We talk about transitioning from professional rugby player to Financial Planner, how personal experiences impacted Toby and the things that could be considered as part of financial planning ahead.
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| #28 The Platinum Rule and Advance Care Planning with Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov | 05 Sep 2022 | 00:40:29 | |
Care for others how you would wish to be cared for yourself. It sounds a great and is a maxim embedded in healthcare, but is there a better way? In this episode I talk with Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov about The Platinum Rule, Advance Care Planning and truly personalised care.
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| #27 Frailty and Advance Care Planning with Dr Patricia Cantley | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:53:34 | |
In this episode I talk with Dr Patricial Cantley, Consultant Geriatrician, about frailty, triggers for Advance Care Planning in frailty and Dr Cantley describes the famous Paper Boat story. Dr Cantley shares her personal experiences of Advance Care Planning with family members, too and we reflect on how we can plan ahead as part of everyday life.
If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #26 Advance Care Planning in Diabetes Care with Dr David Strain | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:41:18 | |
If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #25 Reflecting on Conversations About Advance Care Planning with Martin Whiskin | 20 Jun 2022 | 00:47:08 | |
We talk about the history of the podcast and which episode had the greatest impact on Martin and why. Martin shares the actions he has taken as a direct result of listening to the episodes and some very personal reflections on how it has changed his views on talking about death and the importance of planning ahead. Martin uses the term Speaking, Listening and Planning (and Talking, Listening and Planning!), a phrase which perfectly summarises Conversations About Advance Care PLanning.
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| #24 Sally and the Brain Bank | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:42:23 | |
In this very personal episode I talk with Professor Steve Gentleman, director of the Parkinson's Brain Bank, and Dr George Gverich - Tissue Bank Manager the tissue bank manager. We talk about the unique Parkinson's Brain Bank work and also hear from my family members impacted by Parkinson's Disease.
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| #23 Anticipatory Care Planning in Scotland with Dr Tony Duffy | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:46:14 | |
In this episode we explore Advance Care Planning, or Anticipatory Care Planning as it's called in Scotland and discuss the challenges of ACP conversations in a Community setting as well as the steps to a successful ACP conversation.
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| #130 Advance Care Planning International (ACP-i) with Craig Sinclair | 12 May 2025 | 00:50:47 | |
In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Dr Craig Sinclair, Senior Research Fellow in the School of Psychology at the University of New South Wales, and Conjoint Senior Research Scientist at Neuroscience Research Australia. I learn about Advance Care Planning International and we discuss plans for the 9th ACP-i Conference, which will take place from 24th to the 26th September 2025. It's a super conversation, and we share many common themes in Advance Care Planning despite the thousands of miles distance between our two countries.
If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations.
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| #22 The role of End of Life Doulas in Advance Care Planning | 30 May 2022 | 00:34:03 | |
In this episode I talk with EoL Doula Aly Dickinson. I learn more about the role of an EoL Doula and explore how they can help people and organisations in Advance Care Planning. Our conversation highlights the components of Advance Care Planning, and Aly's approach shows how to create a practical plan from your initial thoughts. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations.
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| #21 How Joy Lists can help Advance Care Planning with Andrew Saunderson | 23 May 2022 | 00:37:39 | |
Have you ever wondered just how to start an Advance Care Planning conversation? In this episode I talk with Andrew Saunderson about how Joy Lists can be an effective way to elicit values on which to base Advance Care Planning decisions. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #20 Organ Donation: hope and transition after an unexpected death with Vicki Caldwell, mother of organ donor Fi | 16 May 2022 | 00:45:57 | |
Organ Donation: hope and transition after an unexpected death with Vicki Caldwell, mother of organ donor Fi. This very special episode explores a mother's lived experience of traumatic and unexpected death of losing a child, saying yes to organ donation and the transition to finding hope and a new way of living. The podcast is released to coincide with the second anniversary of Max and Keira's Law (on 20.5.2022), which brought the change to an opt out system for organ donation. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #19 Advance Care Planning in Canada & running a national Advance Care Planning Day with Karine Diedrich | 09 May 2022 | 00:47:09 | |
In this episode I talk with Karine Diedrich about Advance Care Planning in Canada. We discuss how the Advance Care Planning Canada movement evolved and how to run a national Advance Care Planning Day. There are links to the fabulous resource in the show notes, many of which are transferable to the UK. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #18 Making Memories with Karen Pardoe | 02 May 2022 | 00:36:30 | |
In this episode I talk with Karen about the many innovative and creative ways that memories can be kept. This episode will be of interest to those working in a specialist hospice environment but also shows how some memory making can be used in a generalist environment too. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #17 The Waiting Room Revolution with Dr. Hsien Seow and Dr. Samantha Winemaker | 25 Apr 2022 | 00:43:31 | |
In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Dr. Hsien Seow and Dr. Samantha Winemaker, co-creators of the Waiting Room Revolution. I learn how the Waiting Room Revolution began and we discuss the skills they have identified to be hopeful and prepared when facing a serious illness. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #16 The views of Disabled People on Advance Care Planning. What we can learn from research by scholar activist Gill Lomes Quinn | 18 Apr 2022 | 00:40:13 | |
In this episode I talk with Gill Lomes Quinn and learn about her research into the views of disabled people on Advance Care Planning. Gill describes her research and we talk about what we can learn and apply from her work. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #15 Tower Hamlets Advance Care Planning Project with Lauren Preece | 11 Apr 2022 | 00:42:25 | |
In this episode I talk with Lauren Preece, Team Lead of the Tower Hamlets Advance Care Planning Team. This innovative team leads on Advance Care Planning, working with patients and supporting healthcare professionals. Lauren talks about how they have moved from Difficult Conversations to Important Conversations and the impact of asking "what is important to you?" If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #14 What can happen if you don't have an LPA in place & a story of systematic failure. | 04 Apr 2022 | 00:32:09 | |
In this episode I talk with the lady of a daughter with Alzheimers who didn't have an LPA in place. The episode demonstrates multiple systemic failures and a lack of professional understanding about a Lasting Power of Attorney. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #13 Title Donating Your Body for Medical Education | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:43:26 | |
In this episode I talk with Kim Claridge from the London Anatomy Office. I learn about what it means to donate your body for medical education, the history and current regulations and hear the respect given to all donors. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #129 Planning for ACP Day 2025: Dani, James and I talk ACP across the nations | 05 May 2025 | 00:16:02 | |
In the last of our behind the scenes series of 2025 Advance Care Planning Conference podcasts, Dani, James and I give final updates and talk about the Four national panel discussion. Next time we meet it will be in person and at the conference, hope to see you there too! If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations.
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| #12 DNACPR: Case Law, headlines and facts with Ken Spearpoint | 21 Mar 2022 | 00:43:58 | |
In this episode I discuss DNACPR with Ken Spearpoint. We talk about what CPR is, the cases that have been tested in court, the rulings and what we can learn from these. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #11 No Barriers Here | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:45:32 | |
In this inspirational episode I talk with Gemma and Jed about the No Barriers Here work; we discuss their innovative co-productive Advance Care Planning work and learn stories behind the No Barriers Here film. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #10 Advance Care Planning and Learning Disabilities with Sue Marsden | 07 Mar 2022 | 00:23:32 | |
In this episode I talk with Sue Marsden about Advance Care Planning for people with Learning Disabilities. Sue's shares her experience of working as a specialist nurse in both LD and EoLC and the value this brings to each role. Sue talks about some of the barriers to planning ahead for people living with a Learning Disability and is passionate about educating others to overcome those barriers. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #9 Advance Care Planning & learning from research with Sarah Combes | 28 Feb 2022 | 00:38:19 | |
In episode 9 I talk with Dr Sarah Combes about her role as a clinical academic and what she has learned from researching. Sarah shares findings from her work and barriers and enablers to Advance Care Planning with older people. Sarah highlights some of the professional challenges in Advance Care Planning and shares a great message: Advance Care Planning is simply about what matters most to a person. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #8 My Care Matters with Zoe Harris | 21 Feb 2022 | 00:34:59 | |
In episode 8 I talk with Zoe Harris about the inspiration behind My Care Matters and how it can help with Advance Care Planning. Zoe describes the benefits of the My Care Matters Handbook and how the Buddy Service can help people to complete the Handbook. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #7 Advance Decisions to Refuse Treatment with Celia Kitzinger | 14 Feb 2022 | 00:37:57 | |
In episode 7 I talk with Celia Kitzinger about Advance Decisions to Refuse Treatment and the Mental Capacity Act. Celia shares how a devastating family experience provided the catalyst for her work and provides clarity and insight into ADRTs and the MCA. Celia talks through the process of making an ADRT and why an Advance Statement of wishes and preferences is so very important. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #6 How to start your Digital Legacy with James Norris | 07 Feb 2022 | 00:31:28 | |
In this episode I talk to James about what a Digital Legacy is and how to get started. Like many people, I have heard about Digital Legacy, but have always been a little uncertain how to take the first steps in managing my own Digital Legacy. James gives some excellent advice and I can proudly say I have taken those first steps. James Norris is the founder of the Digital Legacy Association and MyWishes. James researches and develops end of life technologies, apps and websites. He organises the annual Digital Legacy Conference and publishes regular tutorials helping to empower both professionals and the general public. James runs educational workshops, has consulted various governments and provides thought leadership in digital death, bereavement, technology and the internet. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #5 Planning ahead for end of life care with critical care and former End of Life Care paramedic with Jim Walmsley | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:38:08 | |
In episode five I talk with Jim about what he learned from working in a hospice and how he walks two roads between life saving active interventions and supporting people at the end of life. Jim talks about what can happen when Advance Care Planning is not in place, describing some of the calls he has attended to demonstrate the reality. We know that many people express a wish to be in their own home at the end of life, yet often the planning to facilitate this is missing; Jim describes what can happen without these important plans in place. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #4 Talking about planning ahead with family and friends with Sonia Kinnair | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:28:44 | |
In this episode Sonia shares how she has introduced Advance Care planning across three generations of her family and with her friends. Sonia talks about an experience she had at an early age and how this shaped her views on planning ahead. Sonia shares three different ways she has started Important Conversations using If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #3 The role of Treatment Escalation Plans in Advance Care Planning with Dr Amy Heskett | 17 Jan 2022 | 00:32:44 | |
In episode 3 I talk with Dr Amy Heskett about Treatment Escalation Plans, or TEPS. TEPs are a part of Advance Care Planning and focus on planning ahead in case of a crisis situation including guidance on a person's wishes about being admitted to hospital. Amy shares how to start important conversations and what makes a good Treatment Escalation Pan. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #128 Planning for ACP Day 2025: Dani, James and I talk legacy and Organ Donation | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:12:13 | |
In the third of our behind-the-scenes series of podcasts, Dani, James and I continue sharing plans for the 2025 ACP Conference. In this episode, we continue sharing guest speakers and reflecting how each session aligns to the framework of Getting Your House in Order. Exploring the window of legacy, we are honoured to have Vicky Caldwell sharing her experience as Mother of organ donor Fi. We reflect on organ donation as a legacy and highlight the difference made by Max and Kiera's Law. The conference, and national ACP Day is on the 7th May. Listen to find out how you and your team can be part of the growing movement.
If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations.
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| #2 Using What Matters Most and the Dignity Question in Advance Care Planning with Dr Miriam Colleran | 10 Jan 2022 | 00:31:10 | |
In episode 2 I talk with Dr Miriam Colleran. Dr Miriam is a consultant in palliative care working in the hospice, communiuty and acute hospital settings close to Dublin. We talk about the impact of introducing the Dignity Question in person centred care and how to include What Matters Most into Advance Care Planning. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| # 1 How to ensure your plans are heard with Clair Fisher | 13 Dec 2021 | 00:39:33 | |
In this episode I talk to Clair Fisher. We discuss Clair's experience in hospital and challenges in ensuring her Advance Care Plan was listened to. Clair shares the wellbeing advantages she has experience through Advance Care Planning and some useful tools for Advance Care Planning. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations. | |||
| #127 Planning for ACP Day 2025: Dani, James and I talk Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment and Lasting Power of Attorney | 21 Apr 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
In the second of our behind-the-scenes series of podcasts, Dani, James and I continue sharing plans for the 2025 ACP Conference. In this episode, we focus on the Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment session with Professor Celia Kitzinger, and the professional lens through which I will be presenting the session on Lasting Power of Attorney. I'll be including things that every health care professional needs to know about LPAS. The conference, and national ACP Day is on the 7th May. Listen to find out how you and your team can be part of the growing movement.
If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can help you. You will also find information about my Lasting Power of Attorney consultancy and the talks I offer for organisations.
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