On #PowerofAttorneyDay, we reflect on what the people we support tell us about LPAs.
Attorneys speak to us about:
👉not being recognised as decision maker
👉 not being included in best interests meetings
👉losing confidence to speak up for their loved one
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#PowerofAttorneyDay
Wednesday 22 April is Power of Attorney Day. Being someone's next of kin does not give you legal authority to act for them if they lose capacity. A Lasting Power of Attorney does. It is for all adults, not just the elderly. Find out more: powerofattorneyday.org.uk #PowerOfAttorneyDay
Today is Power of Attorney Day! Hear from Carers UK Chief Executive Helen Walker about why we launched the campaign and how you can get involved. #powerofattorneyday
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A new initiative, Power of Attorney Day, has been launched by Carers UK and Standard Life and will run on Wednesday 22 April 2026.
Read more here:
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To mark #PowerOfAttorneyDay this Sunday November 23rd, we've made a helpful video explaining:
🔎 What a Power of Attorney is
💡Why it's so important
🚀 How to get started
Watch the video here ➡️ bit.ly/4indId5