Zoe Harris FRSA
@zoeharrismcm.bsky.social
Founder of not-for-profit My Care Matters. Lead for the My Future Care project: https://myfuturecare.org/ Sociolinguistics student. #advancecareplanning #care @myfuturecare.bsky.social
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Having been involved in the roll out of social prescribing it’s good to see that there is indeed an impact. This team used sensible outcome measures and showed a small but definite change in multiple indicators.
Time to stop trying to answer daft questions about SP tho (eg reductions in admissions)
Time to stop trying to answer daft questions about SP tho (eg reductions in admissions)
ICYMI: A #mustread on #socialprescribing. First - at-scale - quant evaluation of effect in general practice i've seen. Small individual impacts, scaling significantly at population level. Congrats to @lukemunford.bsky.social and colleagues bjgp.org/content/earl...
Impact of the rollout of the national social prescribing link worker programme on population outcomes: evidence from a repeated cross-sectional survey
Background Social prescribing link workers have been rolled out nationally through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme. Link workers connect people to advice and support to address the non-medic...
bjgp.org
November 19, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Having been involved in the roll out of social prescribing it’s good to see that there is indeed an impact. This team used sensible outcome measures and showed a small but definite change in multiple indicators.
Time to stop trying to answer daft questions about SP tho (eg reductions in admissions)
Time to stop trying to answer daft questions about SP tho (eg reductions in admissions)
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Interested in doing a funded PhD at the Open University? We have an opportunity to explore what dying well means to people living with dementia. Please see the link below for more information and don't hesitate to get in touch to discuss further! wels.open.ac.uk/sites/wels.o...
wels.open.ac.uk
November 18, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Interested in doing a funded PhD at the Open University? We have an opportunity to explore what dying well means to people living with dementia. Please see the link below for more information and don't hesitate to get in touch to discuss further! wels.open.ac.uk/sites/wels.o...
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Can you help?
I'm conducting anonymous interviews with older people (65+), living on their own, who are either doing things to remain socially connected, or finding barriers to doing so.
If you, or someone you know, would be happy to have a 15 -minute chat, please let me know!
I'm conducting anonymous interviews with older people (65+), living on their own, who are either doing things to remain socially connected, or finding barriers to doing so.
If you, or someone you know, would be happy to have a 15 -minute chat, please let me know!
October 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Can you help?
I'm conducting anonymous interviews with older people (65+), living on their own, who are either doing things to remain socially connected, or finding barriers to doing so.
If you, or someone you know, would be happy to have a 15 -minute chat, please let me know!
I'm conducting anonymous interviews with older people (65+), living on their own, who are either doing things to remain socially connected, or finding barriers to doing so.
If you, or someone you know, would be happy to have a 15 -minute chat, please let me know!
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📣 FREE Autumn Training!
Support people to plan for later life, care & end of life with the My Future Care Handbook.
🗓️ Dates: 17 & 31 Oct | 7 & 21 Nov 2025
💻 2 x 90-min online sessions
Open to community groups, charities & care providers.
🔗 myfuturecare.org/organisations
Support people to plan for later life, care & end of life with the My Future Care Handbook.
🗓️ Dates: 17 & 31 Oct | 7 & 21 Nov 2025
💻 2 x 90-min online sessions
Open to community groups, charities & care providers.
🔗 myfuturecare.org/organisations
September 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
📣 FREE Autumn Training!
Support people to plan for later life, care & end of life with the My Future Care Handbook.
🗓️ Dates: 17 & 31 Oct | 7 & 21 Nov 2025
💻 2 x 90-min online sessions
Open to community groups, charities & care providers.
🔗 myfuturecare.org/organisations
Support people to plan for later life, care & end of life with the My Future Care Handbook.
🗓️ Dates: 17 & 31 Oct | 7 & 21 Nov 2025
💻 2 x 90-min online sessions
Open to community groups, charities & care providers.
🔗 myfuturecare.org/organisations
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📘 The 4th edition of the My Future Care Handbook is out now!
✨New in this edition:
1️⃣ Scams & Digital Security
2️⃣ After Death Practicalities
3️⃣ First Aid & Medical Emergencies
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Organisations: email info@mycarematters.org for bulk discounts. 📦
✨New in this edition:
1️⃣ Scams & Digital Security
2️⃣ After Death Practicalities
3️⃣ First Aid & Medical Emergencies
mycarematters.org/store/poster...
Organisations: email info@mycarematters.org for bulk discounts. 📦
September 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
📘 The 4th edition of the My Future Care Handbook is out now!
✨New in this edition:
1️⃣ Scams & Digital Security
2️⃣ After Death Practicalities
3️⃣ First Aid & Medical Emergencies
mycarematters.org/store/poster...
Organisations: email info@mycarematters.org for bulk discounts. 📦
✨New in this edition:
1️⃣ Scams & Digital Security
2️⃣ After Death Practicalities
3️⃣ First Aid & Medical Emergencies
mycarematters.org/store/poster...
Organisations: email info@mycarematters.org for bulk discounts. 📦
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When we plan for tomorrow, we can start living better today.
In this guest article, Wellbeing Practitioner Mel Charters explores how simple sensory experiences – like aromatherapy – can support our wellbeing now and when preparing for later life.
🧠🌿 Read more: myfuturecare.org/2025/07/23/a...
In this guest article, Wellbeing Practitioner Mel Charters explores how simple sensory experiences – like aromatherapy – can support our wellbeing now and when preparing for later life.
🧠🌿 Read more: myfuturecare.org/2025/07/23/a...
Acknowledging our sensory world when planning for the future! - Mycarematters 2020 CIC
We believe that when we plan for tomorrow, we can start living better today. Planning for our future isn’t just about end of life – it’s about supporting our physical and mental wellbeing throughout t...
myfuturecare.org
July 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
When we plan for tomorrow, we can start living better today.
In this guest article, Wellbeing Practitioner Mel Charters explores how simple sensory experiences – like aromatherapy – can support our wellbeing now and when preparing for later life.
🧠🌿 Read more: myfuturecare.org/2025/07/23/a...
In this guest article, Wellbeing Practitioner Mel Charters explores how simple sensory experiences – like aromatherapy – can support our wellbeing now and when preparing for later life.
🧠🌿 Read more: myfuturecare.org/2025/07/23/a...
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📰 The July edition of #MyFutureCare Connect is out!
💬 Top tips from our lead trainer Nancy Cunningham
🎤 @zoeharrismcm.bsky.social’s talk on community-led future planning
🌿 A sensory approach to care from wellbeing practitioner Mel Charters
Read it here 👉 myfuturecare.org/the-my-futur...
💬 Top tips from our lead trainer Nancy Cunningham
🎤 @zoeharrismcm.bsky.social’s talk on community-led future planning
🌿 A sensory approach to care from wellbeing practitioner Mel Charters
Read it here 👉 myfuturecare.org/the-my-futur...
July 25, 2025 at 12:12 PM
📰 The July edition of #MyFutureCare Connect is out!
💬 Top tips from our lead trainer Nancy Cunningham
🎤 @zoeharrismcm.bsky.social’s talk on community-led future planning
🌿 A sensory approach to care from wellbeing practitioner Mel Charters
Read it here 👉 myfuturecare.org/the-my-futur...
💬 Top tips from our lead trainer Nancy Cunningham
🎤 @zoeharrismcm.bsky.social’s talk on community-led future planning
🌿 A sensory approach to care from wellbeing practitioner Mel Charters
Read it here 👉 myfuturecare.org/the-my-futur...
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Our founder @zoeharrismcm.bsky.social shared how future care planning can be supported in the community, by the community at @openthanatology.bsky.social's #AdvanceCarePlanning Conference.
With insights from Dawn Butcher of Henfield Community Partnership.
🎥 Watch: myfuturecare.org/2025/07/19/f...
With insights from Dawn Butcher of Henfield Community Partnership.
🎥 Watch: myfuturecare.org/2025/07/19/f...
Future planning in the community, by the community - Mycarematters 2020 CIC
Our founder Zoe Harris was recently invited to present at the Open Thanatology Advance Care Planning conference (for those who don’t know – yes, even we had to look it up! – Thanatology is the study o...
myfuturecare.org
July 23, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Our founder @zoeharrismcm.bsky.social shared how future care planning can be supported in the community, by the community at @openthanatology.bsky.social's #AdvanceCarePlanning Conference.
With insights from Dawn Butcher of Henfield Community Partnership.
🎥 Watch: myfuturecare.org/2025/07/19/f...
With insights from Dawn Butcher of Henfield Community Partnership.
🎥 Watch: myfuturecare.org/2025/07/19/f...
'Plan for the future now. Loveday and her sisters ascertained their mum’s wishes for her future care early on..."it’s helpful to have had that conversation.”'
www.thetimes.com/life-style/p...
#dementia #futurecareplanning #acp #advancecareplanning
www.thetimes.com/life-style/p...
#dementia #futurecareplanning #acp #advancecareplanning
What the neuropsychologist did to slow her mother’s dementia
When the disease affected her family, Catherine Loveday put her research into practice
www.thetimes.com
July 15, 2025 at 8:51 AM
'Plan for the future now. Loveday and her sisters ascertained their mum’s wishes for her future care early on..."it’s helpful to have had that conversation.”'
www.thetimes.com/life-style/p...
#dementia #futurecareplanning #acp #advancecareplanning
www.thetimes.com/life-style/p...
#dementia #futurecareplanning #acp #advancecareplanning
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🧭 Whether your focus is wellbeing, independence, dignity or personalised care — we’re here to support you.
📚 Join a free 45-min Awareness Session to explore how the #MyFutureCare Handbook helps people plan for tomorrow and live for today.
🗓️ 18 or 26 Sept
📩 info@mycarematters.org for details
📚 Join a free 45-min Awareness Session to explore how the #MyFutureCare Handbook helps people plan for tomorrow and live for today.
🗓️ 18 or 26 Sept
📩 info@mycarematters.org for details
July 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
🧭 Whether your focus is wellbeing, independence, dignity or personalised care — we’re here to support you.
📚 Join a free 45-min Awareness Session to explore how the #MyFutureCare Handbook helps people plan for tomorrow and live for today.
🗓️ 18 or 26 Sept
📩 info@mycarematters.org for details
📚 Join a free 45-min Awareness Session to explore how the #MyFutureCare Handbook helps people plan for tomorrow and live for today.
🗓️ 18 or 26 Sept
📩 info@mycarematters.org for details
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👋 We've made an #AdvanceCarePlanning #StarterPack.
Tell us if you want to be included: #SocialCare #SocialPrescribers #PalliativeCare #Charities #EndOfLifeDoulas #CommunityOrgs #NHS – anyone who believes in making and recording decisions for later life, future care and beyond!
go.bsky.app/8uzCD2t
Tell us if you want to be included: #SocialCare #SocialPrescribers #PalliativeCare #Charities #EndOfLifeDoulas #CommunityOrgs #NHS – anyone who believes in making and recording decisions for later life, future care and beyond!
go.bsky.app/8uzCD2t
July 2, 2025 at 1:31 PM
👋 We've made an #AdvanceCarePlanning #StarterPack.
Tell us if you want to be included: #SocialCare #SocialPrescribers #PalliativeCare #Charities #EndOfLifeDoulas #CommunityOrgs #NHS – anyone who believes in making and recording decisions for later life, future care and beyond!
go.bsky.app/8uzCD2t
Tell us if you want to be included: #SocialCare #SocialPrescribers #PalliativeCare #Charities #EndOfLifeDoulas #CommunityOrgs #NHS – anyone who believes in making and recording decisions for later life, future care and beyond!
go.bsky.app/8uzCD2t
A newly published report highlights the achievements and learning that have come from the past nine years of partnership work between Ageing Better and GMCA.
ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/buildi...
#agefriendly
ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/buildi...
#agefriendly
Building an age-friendly city region: what we’ve learned from our partnership with Greater Manchester
At Ageing Better, we’ve always believed in the power of partnership to drive meaningful change.
ageing-better.org.uk
July 4, 2025 at 10:09 AM
A newly published report highlights the achievements and learning that have come from the past nine years of partnership work between Ageing Better and GMCA.
ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/buildi...
#agefriendly
ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/buildi...
#agefriendly
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“Planning ahead means we can stop worrying – and focus on enjoying life.”
@zoeharrismcm.bsky.social & Dawn Butcher shared how #MyFutureCare supports communities to plan ahead at
@openthanatology.bsky.social's Advance Care Planning Conference.
🎥 Catch the replay: ordo.open.ac.uk/articles/dat...
@zoeharrismcm.bsky.social & Dawn Butcher shared how #MyFutureCare supports communities to plan ahead at
@openthanatology.bsky.social's Advance Care Planning Conference.
🎥 Catch the replay: ordo.open.ac.uk/articles/dat...
Caught between the dream and reality: considering advance care planning - Event Resources and Recording
In June 2025, Open Thanatology co-hosted an online event with the Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department (UCL) on advance care planning.Title of the event: Caught between the dream and realit...
ordo.open.ac.uk
July 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
“Planning ahead means we can stop worrying – and focus on enjoying life.”
@zoeharrismcm.bsky.social & Dawn Butcher shared how #MyFutureCare supports communities to plan ahead at
@openthanatology.bsky.social's Advance Care Planning Conference.
🎥 Catch the replay: ordo.open.ac.uk/articles/dat...
@zoeharrismcm.bsky.social & Dawn Butcher shared how #MyFutureCare supports communities to plan ahead at
@openthanatology.bsky.social's Advance Care Planning Conference.
🎥 Catch the replay: ordo.open.ac.uk/articles/dat...
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📢 Free #MyFutureCare Awareness Sessions!
Curious about how our Handbook supports people with advance care and later life planning? Join a free 45-minute session hosted by our founder @zoeharrismcm.bsky.social
🗓️ 18 & 26 September
📩 info@mycarematters.org for details
🧵 Read on for what to expect ⬇️
Curious about how our Handbook supports people with advance care and later life planning? Join a free 45-minute session hosted by our founder @zoeharrismcm.bsky.social
🗓️ 18 & 26 September
📩 info@mycarematters.org for details
🧵 Read on for what to expect ⬇️
June 27, 2025 at 8:31 AM
📢 Free #MyFutureCare Awareness Sessions!
Curious about how our Handbook supports people with advance care and later life planning? Join a free 45-minute session hosted by our founder @zoeharrismcm.bsky.social
🗓️ 18 & 26 September
📩 info@mycarematters.org for details
🧵 Read on for what to expect ⬇️
Curious about how our Handbook supports people with advance care and later life planning? Join a free 45-minute session hosted by our founder @zoeharrismcm.bsky.social
🗓️ 18 & 26 September
📩 info@mycarematters.org for details
🧵 Read on for what to expect ⬇️
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Looking forward to our event tomorrow - Caught between the dream and realities: considering ‘advance care planning’
June 24, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Looking forward to our event tomorrow - Caught between the dream and realities: considering ‘advance care planning’
Listening to guest speaker, young carer Oliver Davis, 15, at the Care for the Carers conference, I couldn't help thinking that, instead of helping him to negotiate time off school so he can care for his Mum, support should be available to enable him to attend school? 🤔 #carersweek
June 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Listening to guest speaker, young carer Oliver Davis, 15, at the Care for the Carers conference, I couldn't help thinking that, instead of helping him to negotiate time off school so he can care for his Mum, support should be available to enable him to attend school? 🤔 #carersweek
"Suppose, for a moment, that we reoriented the health and care system around joy." Now there's a thought!
"A city serious about joy would invest differently. It would fund... storytelling circles, dance halls, and walking clubs." Yes! #community
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"A city serious about joy would invest differently. It would fund... storytelling circles, dance halls, and walking clubs." Yes! #community
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Beyond the Bus Route
Rethinking Health and Joy in the City of Leeds
open.substack.com
June 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
"Suppose, for a moment, that we reoriented the health and care system around joy." Now there's a thought!
"A city serious about joy would invest differently. It would fund... storytelling circles, dance halls, and walking clubs." Yes! #community
open.substack.com/pub/freshthi...
"A city serious about joy would invest differently. It would fund... storytelling circles, dance halls, and walking clubs." Yes! #community
open.substack.com/pub/freshthi...
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3.5 million people in England aren’t getting the social care they need.
We're joining The Care & Support Alliance to ask MPs to attend the #ShowUsYouCare parliamentary event, where they will hear from people directly impacted by social care.
act.careandsupportalliance.com/page/170376/...
We're joining The Care & Support Alliance to ask MPs to attend the #ShowUsYouCare parliamentary event, where they will hear from people directly impacted by social care.
act.careandsupportalliance.com/page/170376/...
June 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM
3.5 million people in England aren’t getting the social care they need.
We're joining The Care & Support Alliance to ask MPs to attend the #ShowUsYouCare parliamentary event, where they will hear from people directly impacted by social care.
act.careandsupportalliance.com/page/170376/...
We're joining The Care & Support Alliance to ask MPs to attend the #ShowUsYouCare parliamentary event, where they will hear from people directly impacted by social care.
act.careandsupportalliance.com/page/170376/...
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Some creative ideas here for keeping costs down while still holding a personal and meaningful funeral.
Have you written down your funeral preferences? It helps people feel confident that they are doing things just the way you'd like.
Have you written down your funeral preferences? It helps people feel confident that they are doing things just the way you'd like.
On today’s blog, some suggestions about how to keep costs down when arranging a funeral.
www.goodfuneralguide.co.uk/2025/06/fune...
www.goodfuneralguide.co.uk/2025/06/fune...
June 10, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Some creative ideas here for keeping costs down while still holding a personal and meaningful funeral.
Have you written down your funeral preferences? It helps people feel confident that they are doing things just the way you'd like.
Have you written down your funeral preferences? It helps people feel confident that they are doing things just the way you'd like.
Good to be at Care for the Carers conference in Eastbourne, but somewhat depressed that #carers appear to face same challenges year in year out, despite saving govt £184 bn each year. #carersweek
June 10, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Good to be at Care for the Carers conference in Eastbourne, but somewhat depressed that #carers appear to face same challenges year in year out, despite saving govt £184 bn each year. #carersweek
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*FAO all hospices!*
We want to help you set-up and develop a Men's Shed support group.
For more information please watch our short presentation (25mins) explaining what Men's Sheds are, the benefits they bring, and how we are able to help you start your own!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5ZY...
We want to help you set-up and develop a Men's Shed support group.
For more information please watch our short presentation (25mins) explaining what Men's Sheds are, the benefits they bring, and how we are able to help you start your own!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5ZY...
How to start a Men's Shed in your hospice
YouTube video by Marie Curie
www.youtube.com
June 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
*FAO all hospices!*
We want to help you set-up and develop a Men's Shed support group.
For more information please watch our short presentation (25mins) explaining what Men's Sheds are, the benefits they bring, and how we are able to help you start your own!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5ZY...
We want to help you set-up and develop a Men's Shed support group.
For more information please watch our short presentation (25mins) explaining what Men's Sheds are, the benefits they bring, and how we are able to help you start your own!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5ZY...
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📢 Our June My Future Care Companion newsletter is out!
This month, we’re focusing on the power of sharing your story – from creating a free Mycarematters profile to recording your life memories.
Practical tools, tips and inspiration inside 👉 myfuturecare.org/the-my-futur...
This month, we’re focusing on the power of sharing your story – from creating a free Mycarematters profile to recording your life memories.
Practical tools, tips and inspiration inside 👉 myfuturecare.org/the-my-futur...
June 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
📢 Our June My Future Care Companion newsletter is out!
This month, we’re focusing on the power of sharing your story – from creating a free Mycarematters profile to recording your life memories.
Practical tools, tips and inspiration inside 👉 myfuturecare.org/the-my-futur...
This month, we’re focusing on the power of sharing your story – from creating a free Mycarematters profile to recording your life memories.
Practical tools, tips and inspiration inside 👉 myfuturecare.org/the-my-futur...
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New dates announced for our free online training! 🎉
If you support people who would benefit from planning for later life, the My Future Care Handbook is a great place to start.
Join us to learn practical ways to help.
🗓️ myfuturecare.org/training/
If you support people who would benefit from planning for later life, the My Future Care Handbook is a great place to start.
Join us to learn practical ways to help.
🗓️ myfuturecare.org/training/
May 30, 2025 at 8:41 AM
New dates announced for our free online training! 🎉
If you support people who would benefit from planning for later life, the My Future Care Handbook is a great place to start.
Join us to learn practical ways to help.
🗓️ myfuturecare.org/training/
If you support people who would benefit from planning for later life, the My Future Care Handbook is a great place to start.
Join us to learn practical ways to help.
🗓️ myfuturecare.org/training/
"... the best way to quash a fear of #dying is to educate yourself..." www.theguardian.com/wellness/202...
#myfuturecare
#myfuturecare
‘Death is not a mystery’: what happens to your body when you’re dying?
Experts say knowing more about death – or ‘death literacy’ – can actually help quell fears of dying
www.theguardian.com
May 30, 2025 at 7:57 AM
"... the best way to quash a fear of #dying is to educate yourself..." www.theguardian.com/wellness/202...
#myfuturecare
#myfuturecare