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Lasting power of attorney - Your Voice,Your Decision
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Lasting power of attorney

If you lose the ability to make certain decisions, a lasting power of attorney (LPA), keeps those decisions with the people you trust.

You might expect that being ‘next of kin’ would automatically allow you to make decisions for those closest to you — but this isn’t the case.

Without an LPA, no one, not even family, can act on someone’s behalf if they can’t make decisions for themselves. This includes accessing bank accounts, making care choices, or handling other affairs.

An LPA makes it easier for the people you trust to support you when you need it most.

What is an LPA?

An LPA is a legal document that lets someone you trust make decisions on your behalf.

 

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Where to start

Start a conversation with someone you trust and apply for an LPA.

 

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Real stories

People across England and Wales share their experience of LPAs.

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Working together

We want to work with partners and organisations in England and Wales to promote the benefits of having an LPA and encourage people to apply.

Support the campaign with a toolkit of resources. 

The toolkit includes a leaflet, newsletter article, posters, images and text for social media posts and digital screens.

Learn more about LPAs on GOV.UK