In this section you will find information and links to useful websites about lasting power of attorney and what it means.
Justice.gov.uk: Lasting Power of Attorney forms and guidance
www.justice.gov.uk/forms/opg/lasting-power-of-attorney
NHS Choices: Mental Capacity Act, managing someone’s legal affairs
www.nhs.uk/CarersDirect/moneyandlegal/legal/Pages/
MentalCapacityAct.aspx
GOV.UK: New online application service for Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA)
www.gov.uk/government/news/new-online-application-service-for-lasting-powers-of-attorney-lpa
Information Booklet: Mental Capacity Act Leaflet
Making decisions about your health, welfare and finances…
Who decides when you can’t?
Further information can be obtained from the Office of Public Guardian Website