Care and Support section

See also
  • Safeguarding vulnerable adults
    What you should do if you suspect vulnerable adults are being abused.
  • Dementia
    Information for people who are worried about or affected by Alzheimers and dementia. It includes links to the Dementia Strategy.

Other websites

  • Department of Health Dignity in Care
    The Dignity in Care Campaign aims to eliminate tolerance of indignity in health and social care services through raising awareness and inspiring people to take action.
  • Dignity in Care
    The Dignity Campaign aims to put dignity at the heart of care services. Find out how you can make a difference and become a Dignity Champion.

Lasting Power of Attorney

Gateway to care - June 2011
gatewaytocare@kirklees.gov.uk

Lasting Power of Attorney  - why plan ahead?

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document available to help you plan ahead for a time when you may not be mentally able to make decisions about your finance and welfare. It allows you to appoint someone you know and trust to make decisions on your behalf You may want to make sure you have done all you can to prepare yourself and your loved ones for the future. You may have specific wishes about what medical treatment you may wish to receive or what care you would like in the future . You may also like to be reassured that someone will manage your financial affairs if you can't do this for yourself.
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There are two types of LPA's

Property and Affairs - this is about your finance, the selling of property and paying of bills Personal welfare - this could be about making decisions about where you live and the kind of care you may need, and consent to receive medical treatment If you want to find out more about a Lasting Power of Attorney you should talk to a solicitor or go to www.direct.gov.uk/mentalcapacity

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