Future Care Planning – are you future-proofed?
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Thinking about the future
What is a Future Care Plan?
Thinking about the future is not always easy, but having a Future Care Plan in place can bring reassurance, clarity, and control. A Future Care Plan is a document that helps ensure your wishes are known if there comes a time when you are unable to make decisions for yourself.
More people are choosing to create a Future Care Plan so their preferences are understood and respected. It can guide families, carers, and healthcare professionals, helping everyone make decisions that reflect what matters most to you.
A Future Care Plan
What can a Future Care Plan include?
A Future Care Plan can include a Statement of Wishes and Care Preferences, sometimes known as a SWACP. This is a simple way to record what is important to you. It may include:
- How much information you would like to receive about your condition
- Where you would prefer to be cared for
- Who you would like health professionals to speak to about your care, such as a relative or friend
- Your thoughts about treatment, including what you would or would not want
Some people use their Future Care Plan to express a preference for comfort-focused care, while others may wish to receive active treatment. There is no right or wrong choice, only what feels right for you.
If you feel strongly
Advance decisions and legal documents
If you feel strongly about refusing a specific type of treatment, you may wish to create an Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment, often referred to as an ADRT. When completed correctly, this is a legally binding document. It is usually straightforward to prepare and does not normally require legal advice.
Support with Future Care Planning
A Future Care Plan is not just for those making decisions themselves. We can also support families and individuals where someone may no longer have the ability to make decisions. Please get in touch to talk through how we can help in these situations.
The Paul Sartori Hospice at Home team is here to support you with your Future Care Plan. We recommend taking some time to explore the topic first, so you feel informed and confident.
Helpful Resources
Helpful resources include:
- NHS Wales guidance on advance and future care planning
- Dying Matters, which offers a wide range of videos, articles, and publications
Talks and Community Support
Future Care Planning Officer Mandy Jones is available to visit local groups and organisations to talk about how to become future-proofed through creating a Future Care Plan. If you would like to arrange a group talk or a friendly coffee morning to hear how Paul Sartori can support you, please contact amanda.j@paulsartori.org.
Future Care Planning team
Dying Matters Awareness Week
A Future Care Plan can include a Statement of Wishes and Care Each year, the Future Care Planning team hosts a range of events to support Dying Matters Awareness Week, helping to normalise conversations around death and dying and encouraging people to plan ahead.
In 2026, activities included a concert with The Paul Sartori Community Choir, information drop-in sessions at The Third Place in Milford Haven, an information day at HaverHub in partnership with PAVS and other community groups, The Dead Good Quiz at Kilgetty Begelly Community Centre, and a free film afternoon at St Nicholas Village Hall in Goodwick.
Contact Us
If you would like support or have any questions about creating a Future Care Plan, our team is here to help.
Telephone: 01437 763223
Email: fcp@paulsartori.org
Portal
If you’re looking to access our Future Care Planning portal where you can learn more about Future Care Plans and how they can help your community, please email fcp@paulsartori.org and put the subject: “Portal enquiry”. Thank you.