MyWishes included in Marie Curie's 'Thinking about your care and wishes ahead of time'
Marie Curie's 'Thinking about your care and wishes ahead of time' is for people living with a terminal illness, and their friends and families. It includes lots of information about planning for death ranging from the importance of an advance care plan to rehoming your pet. It has been written for all those who live within the UK and includes specific information for when differing approaches are required for those living within England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The resource is free to access and download from https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/support/terminal-illness/planning-ahead/social-media-online-accounts.
Hospice UK Conference 2019
This week we will be speaking at Hospice UK's national conference in Liverpool. James (our founder) will be speaking at 13:30 on Wednesday in a presentation titled Thinking ahead and looking back.
James will explore how the internet has changed the ways in which the internet has rapidly changed how we remember those who have died, and the ways in which we think about and plan for death.
Dying for change? Your opportunity to be at the forefront of the revolution.
We’ve known for many years that revolutionary change is needed in the way society approaches death and dying, and that we need radically new ways of meeting the challenge to provide effective, meaningful and compassionate care at scale.
We also know that genuinely revolutionary change is difficult to achieve amidst the daily pressures and constraints of maintaining and extending our services.
We’re inviting conference delegates to join us in a dedicated, highly participative workshop on 20 November to explore how a ‘prototyping’ approach to designing new services can help us to manage risk while unlocking new ideas and creativity.
In this workshop we’ll learn about prototyping and work with colleagues to plan small-scale practical prototypes to take forward at your workplace. You’ll then be able to join a ‘community of imagination’ in which participants produce radical and safe prototypes and learn from one another. Together we will be developing the insights and interventions that create radical solutions for the future.
This session isn’t for the fainthearted! You’ll need to come with open minds, ready and willing to participate fully - during and after conference.
The event management company which manages registration has now contacted everyone who registered interest in the Revolution workshop. The deadline for confirming interest is 25 October. There are a limited number of places at the workshop and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
To learn more about Hospice UK and this year's conference click here
Upcoming event: 'Digital Estates: A Deep Dive into Managing Digital Assets'
About STEP
STEP is the global professional association for practitioners who specialise in will writing, family inheritance and succession planning. We have been asked by STEP to provide insights about the importance of planning for our digital assets (the possessions that we create, purchase and own online).
Meet us
If you are planning to attend and you would like to meet us please do let us know in advance.
MyWishes features in the Metro Newspaper
On Friday 12th July MyWishes were featured as an organisation that is using technology to help improve the ways in which society plans for death.
“MyWishes allows you to publish goodbye video messages at your funeral, complete a life-affirming bucket list; and assign trusted contacts to deal with requests for you subscription requests, social media channels, crypto and currency accounts…”
It’s great that the Metro Newspaper wrote a feature that highlights the importance of planning for death and why we all should make suitable plans for our us, our property and our loved ones.
We were featured in the @MetroUK on Friday. If you didn’t read the feature on your way to work here is a little POV video (complete with London Underground’s bumps, announcements and screeches) 🚇🎥🗞 #DigitalLegacy pic.twitter.com/lTkuLBm5vX
— MyWishes (@MyWishesApp) July 14, 2019
How to register with MyWishes
In order to use MyWishes you will need to create an account and validate your email address. Creating an account will allow you to revisit and update your the documents you have created at any stage.
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Registering with MyWishes
If you have not created a MyWishes account you can register and use the service for free by visiting https://app.mywishes.co.uk/register
It is important that you enter the country where you live. This will allow us to provide correct and relevant information to you whilst logged into MyWishes. Once you have entered the information asked you will need to click on the button shown below:
You will now receive an email from us to the email address provided. The email received will appear in your email inbox in a similar way to the email shown below. You will need to click on the 'Login to MyWishes and get started' button to validate your email account an start using MyWishes.
Once you click on the button your account will be validated and you will be redirected to the MyWishes login page. Now enter your email address and the password to start using MyWishes.
Once you have logged in to your new MyWishes account a videos to help guide you through each of the main sections.
MyWishes featured in the Standard Newspaper
Yesterday MyWishes was featured in the The Standard Newspaper. The article explore the work that we have undertaken to date and was supported by Google’s Digital Garage.
To read the article in full click here
MyWishes featured in the Standard Newspaper
Yesterday MyWishes was featured in the Standard Newspaper.
“James explains DeadSocial, now known as MyWishes, was created for people who want to be able to say a final goodbye message to their loved ones.”
To read the article in full click here
Specialist Women’s Cancer Support Service
We would like to send out a warm "welcome" to members of the Specialist Women’s Cancer Support Service who are using MyWishes. We hope that you find value in MyWishes and the features available.
The Specialist Women’s Cancer Support Service is available to women living with the effects of any cancer and the impact of its treatments within the catchment area of St Giles and Breast Friends. Specifically this means Sutton Coldfield, Erdington, Kingstanding, Castle Vale, Great Barr, Lichfield, Tamworth, Walsall, Cannock, Rugeley and Burton on Trent.
Speaking on BBC Scotland (Radio)
Facebook's announce Tribute's feature
Yesterday our founder spoken on BBC Scotland about the importance of planning for death. He also spoke about what social media and other technology companies are doing in relation to their own end of life policies and procedures.
The audio snippet below is of James speaking about Facebook's upcoming 'Tributes' feature and what the changes may be for Facebook users worldwide.
This morning I spoke about the increased importance of making plans for our digital estate on BBC Radio Scotland. Areas addressed ranged from #DigitalLegacy safeguarding to #Facebook announcing 'Tributes' and how they plan to use #AI to help safeguard users. #HPM #SocialMedia pic.twitter.com/azcKAljWfP
— ????? ?????? (@JamesNorris) April 11, 2019
Digital Legacy Conference & EAPC 2019
Speaking at the Digital Legacy Conference
We will be speaking at the annual Digital Legacy Conference the 16th World Congress of the European Association of Palliative Care in Berlin.
The Internet has changed many aspects of our lives. It has also changed the ways in which we view death, dying and bereavement and how we remember those close to us. This year, the 16th World Congress of the European Association of Palliative Care will welcome the Digital Legacy Conference.
This annual conference addresses death and dying in today’s digital world. The conference will be free to all congress delegates and will take place on Friday 24 May in Estrel B with the reception starting from 18:15 ahead of a prompt 18:30 start.
Tickets can be reserved at https://digitallegacyconference.com