Power of Attorney

Having a Power of Attorney lets you plan what you want another person to do for you in the future, should you become incapable of making decisions about your own affairs.

 

Office of the Public Guardian (Scotland)

Setting up a Power of Attorney (PoA) can be an important but at times complex process. The Carers Centre gives carers the opportunity to talk one-to-one about PoA and, amongst other things, find out about:

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        • incapacity, and how this could impact on your caring responsibilities
        • how being granted Power of Attorney could help you in your caring role
        • how to get help when applying for Legal Aid to cover or subsidise any associated costs

If you would like to talk with someone about PoA, please contact Donna on 07824 381280, or email donnamulder@centralcarers.co.uk.

 

Information on this page is correct as of January 2024.