Search results for power of attorney
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Giving someone power of attorney - Social care and support guide
Read about putting in place a power of attorney, which can give you peace of mind that someone you trust is in charge of your affairs.
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Lasting power of attorney
If you become unable to make decisions for yourself in the future, someone will need to make decisions for you. You can officially appoint someone you trust to make decisions for you.
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Making decisions for someone else - Social care and support guide
Includes powers of attorney and mental capacity.
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Consent to treatment - Assessing capacity
Find out what capacity is and how it's assessed. Also, read about how a person's best interests are determined, plus advance decisions and power of attorney.
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Managing legal affairs for someone with dementia
Information and advice about managing the legal affairs of people living with dementia, including power of attorney, advance directives, and making a will.
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What to do if you've just been diagnosed with dementia
Information on what to do if you have just been diagnosed with dementia, including advice on benefits, legal affairs, social services and how to stay healthy.
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Dementia and managing money
If you've been diagnosed with dementia, you'll need to make sure your financial affairs are in order.
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Mental Capacity Act - Social care and support guide
Find out what the Mental Capacity Act is and what it means for you.