Health & Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney

Appoint someone you trust to make health and care decisions on your behalf if you lose mental capacity.

What is a Health & Welfare LPA?

A Health & Welfare LPA allows you to choose someone (your attorney) to make decisions about your health and personal welfare if you become unable to make these decisions yourself.

Your attorney can make decisions about:

  • Your daily routine (washing, dressing, eating)
  • Medical care and treatment
  • Moving into a care home
  • Life-sustaining treatment (if you give them authority)
  • Where you live

Important: A Health & Welfare LPA can only be used when you lack mental capacity to make your own decisions. It must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian before it can be used.

What you'll need

Your Details

  • Full name and date of birth
  • Current address
  • Contact information

Attorney Details

  • Full names and dates of birth
  • Addresses
  • Contact information

Certificate Provider

  • Someone who has known you for 2+ years
  • Or a professional (GP, solicitor)

Optional

  • Replacement attorneys
  • People to notify
  • Preferences and instructions

Choose Your Service Level

Plans start from £89.99

Plus £92.00 Office of the Public Guardian registration fee

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