Families will be urged to talk openly about end-of-life care at an event hosted by the social enterprise Co Produce Care.
Janet Shreeve, Founder of Shreeve Care Services, will be a guest speaker for the upcoming webinar Prepared Not Scared: The Essential Conversation About Death & Dying, being held on Tuesday 3rd February.
The session aims to bring together professionals from across the care, legal and financial sectors to help individuals and families understand why planning ahead is essential.
Janet will be joined by Sophie Chester Glyn of Coproduce Care, Heledd Wyn of Rothley Law, Lisa McLaren of Barrie Bookkeeping and James Morrey from the Office of the Public Guardian.
The session will focus on the importance of discussing end-of-life wishes early, while people are well and able to make considered decisions together. It will address the fact that many families avoid conversations about death or serious illness, often leaving decisions to be made during the worst times of stress or crisis.
Janet Shreeve said, “We are not very good as a nation at talking about death or illness, but putting these conversations off rarely helps. When families take the time to talk about end-of-life care early, it gives everyone clarity, reassurance and a sense of control long before difficult situations arise.”
During the webinar, Janet will talk through the different types of care that may be available, including live-in care, care homes and hospice care. She will explain what each option involves and why understanding these choices in advance can make a significant difference to this difficult experience for both individuals and their families.
A key topic will be personal preference, including whether someone would wish to remain at home if end-of-life care becomes necessary. The discussion will also highlight the importance of having legal and practical arrangements in place, ensuring that wishes are clearly recorded and understood.
Janet added, “End of life planning does not need to be frightening. Once people understand the options available to them and have the right legal and practical conversations, fear often turns into confidence. My message is simple: don’t be afraid to talk about it.”
