My Future Care Handbook

Over 70 pages packed with information and, for those wishing to use the internet, links to further online resources. A one-stop shop for all things related to later life and beyond, from compiling a bucket list to writing a Will, from creating a music play list to considering where you want to live and/or be cared for if you need support, and much, much more.

“I can’t recommend this strongly enough. Whether for an ageing relative or for your own information, education and action, it cuts through red tape to focus on decisions you might want made on your behalf if/when you can’t.” Neville

“This is a really great resource. Accessible and simple to follow with some important wins just by working through the book. We loved it.” Philip

“The Handbook is literally a one-stop-shop for anything and everything future care related. What makes this resource particularly useful is how accessible it is. It takes what is a really tough topic and makes it as easy to address as it’s ever going to be.”     Beth

Buy one, or buy a pair so you can chat about the various topics with a family member and record decisions for both of you.

My Care Matters works with other organisations to create bespoke versions of the Handbook for a particular geographical area or client group. To discuss your requirements send an email to info@mycarematters.org.

The publisher of the My Future Care Handbook, Mycarematters 2020 CIC, is a not-for-profit social enterprise. 100% of any profit made is re-invested into developing and delivering services and products to help improve people’s experience of care.

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Symbols enable a carer to find the information they need quickly and easily and the wipe-clean surface allows the information to be wiped off and updated as often as necessary.

Benefits:

Consistency of care: ensure that all who come into contact with a resident are aware of their needs and preferences.

Sharing knowledge: information provided by relatives and learned by carers is accessible to every person interacting with the resident.

Spot changes: by clearly identifying current needs and preferences it makes it easier to identify behavioural changes and recognise problems like undiagnosed pain more quickly.

Easy to complete: suggestions are provided next to each symbol, acting as prompts to carers or relatives as to what information might prove helpful.

Easy to read: The symbols allow carers to find the information they are looking for quickly and easily.

Easy to update: just wipe off the information and re-write as often as necessary.

Specification:

Size: 24″ / 61 cm wide x 18″ / 46 cms high
Material: laminated card

Supplied with:

* Pen fixing, velcro tab so you can choose where is most convenient for you to store the pen.
* Dry wipe marker pen. We supply a dry wipe marker pen with each Care Chart. You can also use any other brand of dry wipe marker pen on the chart.
* White tack, reusable adhesive works on most surfaces, but poster hangers are available at £2.25 per set and we can also supply damage-free hooks for maintenance-free hanging wherever you wish.

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The ‘Display’ version
This ‘Display’ version of the Twist-N-View™ range provides clear plastic pockets for you to insert whatever you wish, for example a selection of photos or further care information, and has space for an individual’s needs and preferences to be written on the reverse. The charts have a wipe-clean surface so they can be updated whenever necessary, and the printed symbols and prompts help carers and family provide appropriate information.

Hang the chart in an individual’s room so that the information a carer needs is instantly accessible, and, when the information is not being required, protect confidentiality by simply turning the chart to the wall and display the individual’s photos or other information instead.

We have retained the benefits of our original charts: printed symbols and prompts to help carers and family provide appropriate information, and a wipe-clean surface so that it can easily be updated as often as necessary. But now, when the more personal information is not needed, simply turn it to the wall and display instead an attractive photo collage or other content of the person’s choice.

Benefits:

Consistency of care: ensure that all who come into contact with a resident are aware of their needs and preferences.

Sharing knowledge: information provided by relatives and learned by carers is accessible to every person interacting with the resident.

Spot changes: by clearly identifying current needs and preferences it makes it easier to identify behavioural changes and recognise problems like undiagnosed pain more quickly.

Easy to complete: suggestions are provided next to each symbol, acting as prompts to carers or relatives as to what information might prove helpful.

Easy to read: The symbols allow carers to find the information they are looking for quickly and easily.

Easy to update: just wipe off the information and re-write as often as necessary.

Specification:

Size: 12″/311 mm wide x 17″/434 mm long
Material: laminated card, double-sided, plus hanging mechanism

Supplied with:

* Pen fixing, velcro strip with adhesive so you can choose where is most convenient for you to store the pen.
* Dry wipe marker pen. We supply a dry wipe marker pen with each Care Chart. You can also use any other brand of dry wipe marker pen on the chart.

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This is a single sided chart supplied with white tack, dry wipe marker pen and velcro pen fixing. If you are looking for the double-sided Twist-N-View range click here.

Each chart is supplied with a dry wipe marker pen, velcro tab for fixing pen to the wall or chart, and white tack for fixing the chart to the wall, back of door or wherever you choose.

White plastic hangers are available for £1.75 each should you prefer to hang your charts on a hook with cord. Add the quantity of charts required to your Cart and then click on View Cart to be offered option to purchase hangers.

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Use this Remember-I’m-Me Pocket Care Chart to ensure consistency of care when an individual, unable reliably to communicate their needs, has to make a hospital visit. As with all our care charts it allows key information about the person to be presented ‘at a glance’, with symbols enabling a carer or nurse to find the information they need quickly and easily.

Pack of 10.

Prices exclude VAT and delivery.

Call 01403 210485 for larger orders or bespoke designs.

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Clare is a Registered General Nurse and has specialised in providing care for people at the end of life working in hospices, the community and acute hospitals. She worked in a national role for the Gold Standards Framework (GSF) delivering the acute hospital GSF programme, supported delivery of the NHS Five Year Forward View plan working for a Clinical Commissioning Group and as a Director for a Practice Alliance. Clare’s LPA services are rated excellent on Trustpilot.

There are two types of LPA:

Health and Welfare LPA gives an attorney the power to make decisions about things like:

• your daily routine, for example washing, dressing, eating
• medical care
• moving into a care home
• life-sustaining treatment

Property & Financial Affairs LPA gives an attorney the power to make decisions about money and property for you, for example:

• managing a bank or building society account
• paying bills
• collecting benefits or a pension
• selling your home

You can select whether you would like Clare to draft one (£135) or both (£255) types of LPA for you. You will also see a further option of ordering as a couple: 4 LPAs cost a total of £500.

These prices exclude the charge made by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) of £82.00 to register each LPA. There are exemptions and remissions available depending on your circumstances and the price includes support in applying for exemption or admission as appropriate.

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