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
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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
What to do if someone close to you is diagnosed with a terminal illness
What's next?
Hospice UK have published a short video highlighting the two actions that you should follow if someone close to you is diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Charities and resources providing further support
There are a range of national and local services able to provide you with advice and support. Some of the main charities able to provide support are listed below. You may also want to find reach out to a charity, hospice or support network close to where you live. You may also find value in speaking with a charity who provides support to the general public around any specific conditions that you may be diagnosed with.
- Citizens Advice - Looking after people https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/looking-after-people
- Marie Curie - Being there https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/support/being-there
- Together for Short Lives - Supporting you helpline https://www.togetherforshortlives.org.uk/get-support/supporting-you/helpline
- Carers Trust - https://carers.org
- Hospice UK www.HospiceUK.org
Grieving in a digital world (video)
How the internet is changing the way we grieve
A video about grieving in today's digital world features MyWishes. It was recently released following the Digital Legacy Conference in Siena College, New York last year.
The video explores how the internet is changing the ways in which society remembers and grieves for our loved ones.
For more information about the Digital Legacy Conference visit: http://DigitalLegacyConference.com
Survey Data
Each year the digital death survey is conducted. It explores and examines societies sentiment and behaviours around death and dying in relation to the internet.
According to the Digital Death Survey, the importance society places on being able to "view" social media accounts of the deceased appears to be increasing year on year.
Professor Green speaks about the importance of photographs and bereavement
Professor Green recently spoke to the BBC about power of photographs and their significance after someone we care about dies. Professor Green then explores how society and our relationship with photography has changed due to the birth of the internet and social media sites (like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)