Leaving a legacy – Making a pledge
Join Byw Nawr at the Senedd to hear what they and their partners are doing to improve how we approach making plans for the end of life.
Bethan Jones Parry your event host will take us through a packed event and invite you to make a personal pledge, whether that be holding a Byw Nawr Café with friends, making a Will or simply sharing memories with loved ones.
No pledge is too great or small.
Speakers and Stands include:
- Dr Mark Drakeford AM – event sponsor launching the new Welsh Government short film: ‘Talk, Plan, Live ‘– Encouraging us all to have that Big Conversation on here in Wales.
- Byw Nawr Chair Dr Hywel Francis and the National Clinical Lead for End of Life Care Baroness Finlay ‘In Conversation – Leaving a Legacy’.
- Gwyneth Lewis A Hospital Odyssey – Wales first Poet Laureate reciting extracts from her epic poem.
- Digital Legacy Association founder James Norris on ‘Managing your Digital Legacy’ what goes on after you’ve gone.
Dr Mark Taubert Clinical Director End of Life Care Velindre NHS Trust ‘Talk CPR’ – improving communication between patents and health professionals, NHS Wales Improving Quality Award Winner 2016
Cruse Cymru Bereavement Services ‘Tools and techniques used by Cruse Bereavement Support Volunteers when working with bereaved Children and Young People’. Miss Leah Bizzell Cruse Young Peoples’ Ambassador representing the views of Young People in Wales, Alison Thomas Cruse Cymru Children and Young People Officer with Cruse Cymru volunteers
Together for Short Lives – the UK organisation on for children and young people who have life-limiting conditions and their families. ‘Unfortunately Children Die Too’ – An opportunity to hear about what is important to the families of these children and the resources available to help them at times of difficult decisions. Jane Houghton Practice and Service Development Manager Together for Short Lives
Age Cymru ‘What Should I do, who can help?’ An interactive stand providing free, confidential and expert advice on matters affecting the over 50s in Wales” Rosanne Palmer Policy Advisor Age Cymru
Aneurin Bevan Health Board Our Byw Nawr partnership – What’s it all about and what’s happening in the area? The Aneurin Bevan Health Board Advance Care Planning team
Macmillan Cancer Support & Marie Curie ‘Welcome to the Byw Nawr Café’ – Simply rest your feet and relax or Join in the Big Conversation on with Macmillan Advance Care Planning nurses and Marie Curie nurses on hand to hear what’s important to you.
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