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As part of the High Sheriff’s pledge to support the local community, Nigel has
launched his My Life, My Death, My Plan campaign with Mountbatten and a
host of other partners, encouraging people to make an end-of-life plan from a place
of health.
“We will all die and we will all be bereaved, which makes death a normal and an
expected process,” said Nigel, who worked in the hospice sector for nearly 40 years.
“Most of the time, we can experience unnecessary crisis and distress at the end of life, because we choose not to think about it, talk about it, or plan for it soon enough.
“It is usually exacerbated by the fact we are fearful to think about our own death, or
the deaths of those close to us, and we therefore avoid having important
conversations early enough to really make a difference.
“By signing up, you commit to highlighting and supporting the cause that everyone,
regardless of age, background or circumstance, should put plans in place for their end-of-life well in advance from a place of calmness and health.”
Anyone who joins Nigel’s campaign will gain access to guidance and information to
support and encourage the end-of-life planning process, including an Advance Care Plan.
The guidance includes advice on making a Will, setting out end-of-life preferences
and engaging in meaningful conversations with loved ones. It can be completed over
time and at a pace comfortable to each individual.
Nigel said planning ahead will also help support the wider health system, including
the NHS and hospices.
“The lack of planning and open discussion not only influences our relationships with
families and friends, it also puts unnecessary and increasing financial and staffing pressures on our already overstretched health care, social care and charity sectors,” said Nigel.
“They are increasingly using their valuable and progressively scarce resources to
support the crises that comes when we ourselves are lacking in courage,
competence and foresight.
“Having a plan can make such a huge difference when the time comes.”
Alongside his call to join the My Life, My Death, My Plan campaign, Nigel looks
forward to serving civil law and order across the Island and also supporting our many
charities and community groups.
To join the My Life, My Death, My Plan campaign, visit