Heart and Soul Funerals continues its warm and friendly Dying Conversations gatherings on the last Thursday of each month at 6.30pm at the Moor Imagination Centre (MIC). There’s no meeting in December 2025, so the next session is on Thursday 29 January 2026 and will focus on Advance Decisions (Living Wills) — Part 2. Newcomers are very welcome, even if you missed Part 1 on Thursday 27 November 2025. Come and join us for a thoughtful, down‑to‑earth conversation — we’d love to see you.
What we’ll cover: An Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment (ADRT) lets you record, in advance, any medical treatments you wish to refuse should you lose the ability to communicate in the future. In brief:
- Legally binding: When correctly prepared, an ADRT can be legally binding under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 if it is valid and applies to the situation at hand.
- Clear and specific: It must state exactly which treatments you refuse and in what circumstances, be in writing, signed, and witnessed.
- About refusals (not requests): An ADRT is for refusing treatment; it cannot be used to demand particular treatments.
- Keep it current: Review it regularly and make sure your family, GP, and those close to you know your wishes and where the document is kept.
Having an ADRT can ease the burden on families and give clear guidance to healthcare professionals at critical moments — for example, decisions about attempted resuscitation or life‑sustaining treatment after catastrophic brain injury — helping ensure care aligns with your values and wishes.
Event details:
- Event: Dying Conversations
- Date: Thursday 29 January 2026
- Time: 6.30pm
- Venue: Moor Imagination Centre (MIC)
- Topic: Advance Decisions (Living Wills) — Part 2 (all welcome, even if you missed Part 1)
- Note: No meeting in December 2025
- Regular schedule: Last Thursday of each month at 6.30pm
Come and join us — whether you’re curious, planning ahead, or supporting someone you love, you’ll find a kind, respectful space to talk and ask questions.
Contact: Simon Smith, Heart and Soul Funerals — 01364 643522