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SUMMARY:Understanding Lasting Powers of Attorney in Care Settings
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £25+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT  \n1.5 hour course via Virtual Classroom \nDelivered in partnership with HCR Law \nAudience: Care Managers\, Registered Managers and senior care staff working in adult social care settings. \nFocus: Lasting Powers of Attorney: what they are\, why they matter in care settings\, and how care providers can understand and respond to them confidently. \nLearning Outcomes\nUnderstand what a Lasting Power of Attorney is and the role it can play in adult social care.\nRecognise the difference between a Health and Welfare LPA and a Property and Financial Affairs LPA.\nKnow what care providers should check when an attorney is involved in a person’s care or financial arrangements.\nUnderstand how LPAs interact with mental capacity\, best interests decision-making and care planning.\nIdentify common risks\, misunderstandings and when to seek legal advice or escalate concerns.\nAgenda \nWelcome & Introductions\nWhat is a Last Power of Attorney?\nThe two main types of LPA\nWhat care providers need to check\nCommon scenarios for care managers\nRisks\, red flags and escalation\nKey Takeaways for care providers\nQuestions and next steps \nDiscussion Points\nWhy family members do not automatically have legal authority to make decisions unless the correct authority is in place.\nWhy a Health and Welfare LPA can only be used when the person lacks mental capacity for the specific decision.\nWhy a Property and Financial Affairs LPA may be relevant to care fees\, personal allowance\, purchases and financial administration.\nHow care providers can evidence that they have checked an attorney’s authority and recorded decision-making clearly.\nWhen to involve the local authority\, safeguarding team\, Office of the Public Guardian\, Court of Protection\, or legal advisers. \nQuestions for Attendees\nWhat should a care provider do if a relative says they have LPA but cannot provide evidence?\nHow should care teams respond if different family members disagree about a person’s care?\nWhat should be recorded when an attorney contributes to a care plan or best interests decision?\nWhen should concerns about an attorney’s actions be escalated?\nHow can providers make sure staff understand the limits of an attorney’s authority? \nFollow-Up Resources\nA one-page LPA checklist / poster for care providers.\nA short staff briefing note on LPAs and mental capacity.\nA template wording for recording attorney involvement in care planning.\nA list of escalation routes where concerns arise. \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK!\n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/understanding-lasting-powers-of-attorney-in-care-settings/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
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