Advanced Care Plans

Join Dr. Penny Holdaway for an informative session on Advanced Care Plans—a vital tool for ensuring your healthcare preferences are respected, especially if you're ever unable to communicate them yourself.

An Advanced Care Plan (ACP) is a personal document that outlines your values, goals, and treatment preferences, guiding your healthcare team and loved ones in making decisions that align with what matters most to you. It's not just for the elderly; anyone at any stage of life can benefit from having one. Whether you're well, managing a chronic condition or planning ahead, an ACP provides clarity and peace of mind for you and your whānau.

Dr. Holdaway will demystify the ACP process, share practical steps for creating your plan, and discuss how to initiate these important conversations with your family and healthcare providers. This session is open to all—no prior knowledge required. Come along to learn how to take control of your future healthcare decisions.

Advanced Care Plan booklets will be provided and you'll leave the session having perhaps made a start on yours. This event is free but registration is essential so we know how many to expect, for resources and room set-up purposes.

Organised by Keep Learning Mid Canterbury and Hospice Mid Canterbury.