Medical, emotional and mental health concerns about children and adults

The(incapacitated) donor, appoints 'attorneys' the power of attorney to make decisions about health, social care and wellbeing, you will need a Certificate, i.e. medical practitioner or Solicitor writing to confirm your limited capacity procedure; for example, suffering temporary anxiety or stress and that you understand the procedure - Ordinary, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Health - form LP1H

Financial abuse, emotional blackmail and exploitation

Granting attorneys the power to make decisions about your money and property paying bills or selling your home etc. Ideally this would be your accountant, family or someone trustworthy that you know exceptionally well - Attorneys making only financial decisions need Powers of Attorney - form LP1F

Parents with young children

The legal concept of a power of attorney allows an adult to appoint someone to help make decisions on their child(ren)'s behalf, usually in the event they lose mental capacity, such as trauma, anxiety and stress, a parent can appoint POA to family with "Durable power of attorney"

For more help:

Office of the Public Guardian : customerservices@publicguardian.gov.uk : Telephone: 0300 456 0300 (office hours)