Resources
Property and finance & Health and Welfare ~ LPA - Overview information. www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney/overview
LPA forms to download
LPA Forms in order to prepare your own LPA
www.gov.uk/government/publications/make-a-lasting-power-of-attorney
Office of Public Guardian
Offers further advice on LPA and the registration process. Tel: 0300 4560300
Advance Decisions Assistance
Charity based website offering support in preparing an Advance Decision document - (sometimes called a Living Will or Advance Directive) It is a document that enables you to record any treatment that you do not want to receive. This website has a FAQ section and also offers information and guidance on Advance Care Plan and Advance Statement - These last two are not legally binding of themselves but offer guidance to those around you for your end of life care and more details about you and your personal preferences. Tel. 01768 775566
NHS Choices - End of life care and planning ahead
Offering links and explanations on various topics including Lasting Power of Attorney -Advance Decision to refuse treatment - Advance Statement
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/end-of-life-care/
ReSPECT - Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care & Treatment
For up to date information and more on the implementation of this process in the UK please visit https://www.resus.org.uk/respect/
Making a Will
An overview of making a will, writing a will, making sure your will is legal and updating your will. https://www.gov.uk/make-will
Money Saving Expert
Advice on how to cheaply make a will www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/free-cheap-wills
Age UK - Information on making a will
www.ageuk.org.uk/money-matters/legal-issues/making-a-will/why-make-will
NOTE: A simple mistake in a Will can have significant consequences so it is advisable to consider having a qualified professional to draft your Will wherever possible.
Age UK GB
A charity based UK organisation offering support to the older community. 0800 678 1602 www.ageuk.org.uk/contact-us/
The Law Society
An independent professional body for solicitors. Can help you find a legal professional in your area. Tel. 020 7242 1222 www.lawsociety.org.uk
Wills, probate and inheritance
The Departure Lounge
The Departure Lounge aims to encourage a national conversation about death & dying and was developed by the Academy of Medical Sciences. It is now expanding across the UK through flat packs, an interactive website and digital campaign.
Visit: www.departure-lounge.org
The Good Funeral Guide
The Good Funeral Guide is an independent, not-for-profit information resource for funeral advice. www.goodfuneralguide.co.uk/
The Natural Death Centre
A charity based organisation offering Independent Funeral Advice - information offering support in all aspects of arranging a funeral and dispelling some of the myths www.naturaldeath.org.uk/index.php?page=home
Dying Matters
Raising awareness of death and dying and encouraging the conversation - Lots of information www.dyingmatters.org
Funeral Advisor
In association with The Natural Death Centre Charity - Funeral Advisor is a not-for-profit social enterprise aimed at supporting people to find the right funeral director for them. They are completely independent of the funeral industry. www.funeraladvisor.org.uk/
NAFD - National Association of Funeral Directors
Providing support and guidance to funeral firms and the bereaved families in their care. Representing more than 3,700 UK funeral homes nationwide. Tel. 0845 250 8435 www.nafd.org.uk
Tell us Once
A service offered by some local authorities that will inform all Government Agencies of the death. When you register a death - the registrar will let you know if this is available in your area. www.gov.uk/after-a-death/organisations-you-need-to-contact-and-tell-us-once
SAIF - Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors
Representing more than 900 privately owned funeral homes across the UK. By choosing a SAIF member, bereaved families can be assured of a compassionate, professional approach, under pinned by our industry leading Code of Practice. Tel. 0345 230 6777 www.saif.org.uk
Government help to pay for a funeral
There is a fund available to support with funeral costs if you are on a low income www.gov.uk/funeral-payments
What to do after someone dies
Government website information on all that has to be legally done when someone dies www.gov.uk/after-a-death/overview
Information on what to do when someone dies in Northern Ireland
Winston's Wish
Supporting children and young people after the death of a parent or sibling - National Helpline 08088 020 021 www.winstonswish.org