Involving other health and care professionals

In addition, the following professionals may be involved in advance care planning:

Care home staff

GP

Other specialist health professionals
for example, if your loved one has another health condition

Legal professionals
for example, a solicitor

Once the Advance Care Plan has been made, it should be shared with the appropriate health and care colleagues, via paper and electronic records, to ensure everyone has access to it if necessary, such as:

Out-of-hours care providers

Community health professionals

GP

Ambulance and emergency services

Your loved one’s Advance Care Plan will be stored safely and securely. It will not be looked at unless there is a health or care related reason, or it requires regular review due to the health of your loved one.

Where permitted, you can request a copy of the Advanced Care Plan for your own personal records.