A reflective resource titled ‘My Journal for My Journey’ has been carefully designed to support patients as they approach the end of their life. It will help individuals engage more confidently with doctors and healthcare professionals, while also creating space to reflect on their personal journey and wishes.
The journal includes prompts covering areas such as:
- Preferences around care and decision-making as health changes
- Who they would like contacted (or not contacted) after their death
- Personal choices such as music for their funeral
- Reflections on priorities, including quality versus quantity of life
The books are provided to patients completely free of charge, ensuring that anyone who may benefit from them can access this support regardless of their circumstances.
Feedback from patients has been overwhelmingly positive. Many have found that it supports meaningful conversations and helps them feel more prepared, more heard, and more at peace. It has even been commented that this resource would be valuable for everyone, regardless of whether they are currently unwell or not.
The ‘Rotary Club of Guildford Wey’ was very pleased to be able to contribute monies, in August 2026, to allow the publishing of the Journals so patients can access this resource freely, and help them to make their wishes known at a crucial stage in their care.
With thanks to the Rev Mark Witherden, Chaplain of the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust for creating this resource. Contact: Spiritual Care :01483 406835 Ext 4044