Part 2: Powers of attorney
Individuals can arrange for their welfare to be safeguarded and their affairs to be properly managed in the future, should their capacity deteriorate. They can do this by giving another person (who could be a relative, carer, professional person or trusted friend) power of attorney to look after some or all of their property and financial affairs and/or to make specified decisions about their personal welfare, including medical treatment.
All continuing and welfare powers of attorney granted from 2 April 2001 will need to be registered with the Public Guardian to be effective.