While you may choose to start with either, you are encouraged to complete both your Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and Advance Care Plan (ACP).
You are also encouraged to choose the same persons to:
make personal welfare decisions in your LPA
be your spokesperson in your ACP
Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
An LPA is a legal document that allows you to appoint one or more trusted persons to make decisions on your behalf if you lose mental capacity.
You can give them powers to decide on your:
Advance Care Planning (ACP)
ACP refers to the process of planning for your future healthcare, for situations where you no longer have the capacity to make decisions or speak for yourself.
It includes:
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