News & events Isle of Wight High Sheriff’s My Life My Death My Plan marks Dying Matters Week 2026 To mark Dying Matters Week 2026 (4-10 May) the Isle of Wight High Sheriff, Nigel Hartley, is calling for Islanders to sign up to his campaign, My Life. My Death. My Plan. How to have difficult conversations, how and why to make a Will, and how to think about your digital legacy are all on the agenda for Nigel Hartley MBE. Islanders, regardless of where they are in life, are urged to take three easy steps towards planning for death and dying. The message is simple: Sign up for regular emails, expert advice and exclusive events, and take vital steps to make things easier for you and your loved ones, when the time comes. Nigel is working with Mountbatten Isle of Wight and a host expert partners to help Islanders talk more and make plans while they are healthy and able to do so. How to sign up to My Life. My Death. My Plan. CLICK HERE to find out more and sign up to the Isle of Wight High Sheriff's campaign Nigel said: “Thank you for signing up to the High Sheriff’s Campaign with Mountbatten My Life. My Death. My Plan. This campaign provides an important opportunity for us to work together across our Island community, to positively impact not only ourselves and families, but to support those services who will support us at the end of our lives, by planning well in advance. "The first and most important step is to sign up to the campaign. We can then begin to share tools and processes to support you with your own planning process. I am grateful to all the partner organisations who are getting behind this, and to the individuals who are taking the important step to sign up to the campaign.” Community champions wanted! Will you become a champion for the High Sheriff’s Campaign, and spread its message in 2026/7? Are you comfortable leading conversations with others in our community, about end-of-life and the importance of planning well in advance? Join Nigel at 10am on Saturday, 16 May in the John Cheverton Centre at Mountbatten Isle of Wight, to learn more. To attend, please RSVP by emailing [email protected] Becky McGregor, Mountbatten CEO, said: “Every day, we see first-hand how proper planning helps makes one of the most challenging times of our lives easier to cope with. Meanwhile, failing to have conversations — however difficult — or to not think about your Will or digital legacy can lead to uncertainty for loved-ones. We fully support The High Sheriff’s campaign. It is key to Mountbatten’s vision and values and anything to make planning for death easier is worth a few moments of your time right now.” Lizzie Martin, from Carers Isle of Wight, said: “Carers IW, which supports unpaid carers, supports the High Sheriff Campaign, My Life. My Death. My Plan., because every life deserves a plan — supporting all ages to talk about death and dying.” Maria Bunce, Chief Officer, Isle of Wight Age UK, said: "This campaign closely aligns with our commitment to empower people to have informed and meaningful conversations about their lives, wishes and future care, promoting dignity, choice and confidence in planning ahead."By supporting this campaign, Age UK IW recognises the importance of raising awareness around end‑of‑life planning and helping individuals and families feel more comfortable discussing these vital issues. We welcome the opportunity to work alongside the High Sheriff to promote understanding and compassion across the Island.” Manage Cookie Preferences