Anticipatory Care Planning (ACP) for COVID-19

Summary

Healthcare Improvement Scotland is currently working with the Scottish Government to develop COVID-19 specific Anticipatory Care Planning (ACP) templates and guidance. ACP is a person-centred approach to help people to plan for their future.

The essence of ACP is to encourage individuals to think ahead to help ensure that in the event of a change in their health or care needs, including loss of capacity, the right thing is done at the right time by the right person with the right outcome. ACP can benefit many individuals, from those with early onset of long-term conditions to people with chronic and complex illnesses, to plan ahead for care needs. ACP can be beneficial to individuals towards the end of their life, however the process can be more effective if started earlier in their journey.

The link below takes you to an online resource that is designed to be used in conjunction with practitioner judgement, and is not for sole use by individuals and their families without guidance.