What is a Living Will?

A living will – also known as an advance decision – is legally binding and allows you to choose and explain which medical treatments you don’t want in the future.

Please follow the links below to both the Age UK website and the NHS website, which tells you all about what a living will is, the legalities regarding a living will, and how you can make a living will.

Date published: 26th January, 2026
Date last updated: 26th January, 2026