Conversations About Advance Care Planning

In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Dr Mary Miller, consultant in palliative medicine and Clinical Lead for the National Audit of Care at the End of Life. It's a super discussion and we hone in on key findings and recommendations. Listen to hear what we must do better. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in en...

In this episode, it is my pleasure to talk with Dr Suzy Lishman, a consultant histopathologist and medical examiner. Listen in to hear about the new medical examiner role, why it was introduced and how it is improving care. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I pr...

In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Professor Katherine Sleeman about the new Impact Centre for Palliative and End of Life Care. Listen in to  learn about the centre's aims and hear how you can be involved. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide...

In this episode it is my real pleasure talking to my ex colleague and very dear friend Nicky Bonthron.  Our careers have crossed paths over the years and we have worked together in different palliative care teams in hospices and acute hospitals.  Nicky generously shares her experiences of caring for four people at the end of life and there are so many powerful messages in the stories. Nicky talks...

In this episode it is my pleasure to talk to Deborah Meller, founder of the NOTA:BENE System. The  NOTA:BENE System is manual filing and worksheet solutions to help individuals and families organise essential life information before it's needed. Recognising that estate planning often overlooks the admin element, Deborah created a structured system to make life easier for those planning and those l...

In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Dr Jared Rubenstein, a paediatric palliative care doctor and creator of  videos to help talk about difficult things. Listen in to hear the stories behind the videos and how Jared challenges many misconceptions about palliative care. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end...

In this episode it is my pleasure to catch up with Dr David Oliver. We explore public misunderstanding of terminology, specifically relating to death and dying, and the impact this has on care. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk where I provide details on how I can hel...

In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Specialist Nurse for Organ Donation, Rory Collier. We explore communication skills, and you will hear Rory's expert talk through a framework to improve practice. You  will also hear the difference between brain and circulatory death - and how these different pathways are managed with skill and compassion. If you are a team looking to provide better en...

In this episode it is my pleasure to catch up with the fabulous Dani & James, my co-partners in the Advance Day Conference and awareness campaigning.  We share the highlights from ACP Day 2025, and explain how you can access, for free, all presentations from the day. We also announce the date for ACP Day 2026. listen in to hear us reveal the day and how you can be involved in shaping content.  If...

In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Dr Samantha Strumeier,. We explore Advance Care Planning through the lens of  mens sexual health. Listen in to hear common misconceptions and what Advance Care Planning Conversations can look like when living with prostate or testicular cancer. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education prog...

In this season starter episode I catch up with Martin, editor of the podcast and Voice Over Artist. Listen in to hear about the changes, making the podcast better than ever before, and hear about some of the incredible guests planned. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.speakformelpa.co.uk...

In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Dr Craig Sinclair, Senior Research Fellow in the School of Psychology at the University of New South Wales, and Conjoint Senior Research Scientist at Neuroscience Research Australia. I learn about Advance Care Planning International and we discuss plans for the 9th ACP-i Conference, which will take place from 24th to the 26th September 2025. It's a su...

In the last of our behind the scenes series of  2025 Advance Care Planning Conference podcasts,  Dani, James and I give final updates  and talk about the Four  national panel discussion.  Next time we meet it will be in person and at the conference, hope to see you there too! If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of...

In the third of our behind-the-scenes series of podcasts, Dani, James and I continue sharing plans for the 2025 ACP Conference. In this episode, we continue sharing guest speakers and reflecting how each session aligns to the framework of Getting Your House in Order. Exploring the window of legacy, we are honoured to have Vicky Caldwell sharing her experience as Mother of organ donor Fi. We reflec...

In the second of our behind-the-scenes series of podcasts, Dani, James and I continue sharing plans for the 2025 ACP Conference. In this episode, we focus on the Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment session with Professor Celia Kitzinger, and the professional lens through which I will be presenting the session on Lasting Power of Attorney. I'll be including things that every health care profession...

In the first of our behind the scenes series of podcasts,  Dani, James and I begin sharing news for the  Advance Care Planning Conference 2025. In this episode we talk about how you can obtain tickets or live stream the event and give teasers for the first two incredible guests. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end...

In this episode it is my pleasure to catch up with voiceover artist and podcast editor Martin as we bring another season to a close. We reflect on standout episodes from 100 to this point and share plans for podcast releases in the summer and the new season. Thank you to each and every listener and guest for helping grow Conversations about Advance care Planning  into the tremendous wealth of Adva...

In this episode it is my pleasure to catch up with Drs Sammy Winemaker and Hsien Seow. We begin by reflecting with such fond memories of meeting in person for the Advance Care Planning Conference and UK Book Tour last year, before I find out, hot off the press information, about their new  workbook.  The Hope for the Best Plan for the Rest workbook is the latest tool following on from their tremen...

In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Dr. Emma Clare. Emma is a chartered psychologist specialising the development of death competency. Her PhD and MSc research to date has focused on improving communication in end-of-life care, psychological influences on healthcare professional's coping responses to patient death events factors, which support death competency and the impact of healthca...

In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Julie Armstrong Wilson, Chief Operating Officer for the Gold Standards Framework Charity. Julie shares what GSF is, describing the training involved, and the difference it can make to teams, organisations and, most importantly to people. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme i...

In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with podiatrist Mark Povey. Mark and I first met when I was lead for EoLC at an NHS Trust and Mark  presented an idea around decision making for podiatry patients towards the end of life. It's fascinating and a privilege to hear how this idea developed into a QI project and subsequent training package.   If you are a team looking to provide better end of l...

In this episode it is my pleasure to catch up with James Norris. James is the founder of MyWishes and the Digital Legacy Association .  He is also the Digital Research Fellow at Michael Sobell Hospice (London).  It's a chance for us to reflect on the 2024 Advance Care Planning Conference and to share news of the UK's second National Day dedicated to Advance and Future Care Planning. Listen to hear...

In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Chris |Skinner,  Regional Product Specialist  for OMi. I briefly saw Chris and was introduced to OMi at a conference and wanted to learn more. In this podcast I find out about  the  range of services from OMi and focus particularly on the Life Stories initiative. I explore with Chris a novel way of documenting What Matters Most to a person and the cre...

In this episode it is my pleasure and honour to talk with Alex Ruck Keene KC. Alex is an English barrister, writer and educator. His practice is focused on mental capacity, mental health and healthcare law, and he is also a Professor of Practice at King's College London.  He also writes extensively, and is the creator of the website Mental Capacity Law and Policy   If you are a team looking to pro...

In this episode it is my pleasure and honour to talk with Baroness Ilora Finlay. We explore the Mental Capacity Act with a particular focus on what Best Interests means, how it can be misunderstood and what effective Best Interests decision making is.  If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to www.s...