Planning ahead

Advance decisions and statements

Advance Decisions

Advance decisions tell your family, carers, and health professionals what type of medical treatment you do or do not want to have in the future. Your advance decisions are legally binding.

You can find more information about advance decisions by visitng:

Advance Statements

This is different from an advance decision as they are a guide for your family, carers, and health professionals about your preferences for your future care. They are not legally binding.

You can find more information about advance statements by visiting:

Advance statements - NHS