What can happen if you don’t have PoA?

PoA: When & How? (Susan)

PoA: When & How? (Gillian)

PoA versus Guardianship

Who can be granted PoA?

How does the PoA process work?

What should I say?

Power of Attorney (People Like You): Planning for your future?

Power of Attorney (People Like You): Time to Talk to the Kids?

Power of Attorney (People Like You): Progressive Conditions

Power of Attorney (People Like You): Main Ad

Power of Attorney (People Like You): Talk to Your Parents

Power of Attorney – Social Media: Globetrotter

Power of Attorney Autumn 2017: Maureen

Power of Attorney – Social Media: Mind the cat

Power of Attorney Autumn 2017 TV AD 2 John

POA Mythbuster: Social Media recut

Power of Attorney: Start the Conversation – Jim Pearson

Jim Pearson discusses the importance of Power of Attorney for financial decisions.

Power of Attorney: Dr Debbie

Dr Debbie Brown discusses the importance of Power of Attorney in the context of Health care.

Power of Attorney: Brian’s story

Brian talks about his experience of Power of Attorney as a Dementia patient. With his previous experience as a carer helped him make informed choices about his future and has granted his Power of Attorney. He has made very detailed plans and knows his wife and daughter will be part of his future wellbeing.

Scottish Legal Aid Board and Power of Attorney: Am I eligible for assistance?

You could be eligible for assistance from the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB). In this short film, we outline the simple process to apply for financial help to arrange Power of Attorney.

Power of Attorney: A 6 Step Guide

TV Commercial – Power of Attorney: Would you gamble on your future?

No matter what age you are it is important to talk about Power of Attorney and a good starting place is your parents or children. Take time to speak to your friends and family- make Power of Attorney part of your future.

TV Commercial – Even Santa Needs a Power of Attorney

Having a Power of Attorney is important, regardless of you age or circumstances. Even Santa needs one! Take the time to speak to your friends and family this Christmas and make Power of Attorney part of your future.

Power of Attorney: Office Cracker Challenge

As this year's campaign wraps up, our team sat down to quiz each other on Power of Attorney, and put our knowledge to the test...with a fun festive twist!

Power of Attorney – Don’t Get Stuck this Christmas

Having a Power of Attorney is important, regardless of you age or circumstances. Even Santa needs one! Take the time to speak to your friends and family this Christmas and make Power of Attorney part of your future.

Myths About Power of Attorney – Myth 4: I Don’t Have The Money

Is this you? Do you know someone like this? Explore the Myths of Power of Attorney, brought to you by The Office of the Public Guardian.

Myths About Power of Attorney – Myth 1: I Have A Will

Is this you? Do you know someone like this? Explore the Myths of Power of Attorney, brought to you by The Office of the Public Guardian.

Myths About Power of Attorney – Myth 3: My Family Can Look After Me

Is this you? Do you know someone like this? Explore the Myths of Power of Attorney, brought to you by The Office of the Public Guardian.

Myths about Power of Attorney – Myth 2: I’m Too Young

Is this you? Do you know someone like this? Explore the Myths of Power of Attorney, brought to you by The Office of the Public Guardian.

Power of Attorney June 2016 Commercial 1

No matter what age you are it is important to talk about Power of Attorney and a good starting place is your parents or children. Take time to speak to your friends and family- make Power of Attorney part of your future.

Power of Attorney 2015 Christmas Advert (Main Version)

You can plan for your future with your friends and family at any time- start the conversation about power of attorney.

My Power of Attorney

No matter what age you are it is important to talk about Power of Attorney and a good starting place is your parents or children. Take time to speak to your friends and family- make Power of Attorney part of your future.

Power of Attorney- Next of Kin Commercial August 2014

You can plan for your future with your friends and family at any time- start the conversation about power of attorney.

Thomas Whitelaw, Dementia Carer: Power of Attorney

Tommy cared for his mother Joan as she battled dementia. In this honest and frank interview, Tommy gives an insight to the importance of planning and the heartache caused to him and his mum. They were too late for Power of Attorney and this made things much worse in their lives.

Power of Attorney in Action- Veronna

Veronna talks about her experience of Power of Attorney. She cares for her father with Dementia and together, they made plans for their future at point of diagnosis. Veronna gives an insight into making simple decisions and taking action- like arranging for the washing machine to be fixed- they would not have been possible with Power of Attorney in place. She also explains the process of the legal process:

Power of Attorney TV Commercial 1: Maureen and Johnny Beattie

Father and daughter Maureen and Johnny are both performers in the entertainment industry and know better than most the uncertainty that life can bring. They have started their conversation about Power of Attorney and made their plans for the future.

Power of Attorney in Action- Dave

Dave speaks about his experience of Power of Attorney. He cares for his mother along with his wife. In this film he explains the 2 powers- welfare and finance. They have direct experience of managing care for his mother and keeping the medical staff briefed on the best interests of his mother with her ongoing treatment.

The Story behind the Ad: Irene and John

The couple from our TV commercial share their experiences of how Power of Attorney impacted on their lives. Irene and John found themselves dealing with an unexpected situation- despite being married for many years, there was nothing that could be done in the timeframe to help them. Power of Attorney would have made this possible. Watch to find out how Next of Kin and Marriage has little impact without a Power of Attorney.

Myths About Power of Attorney – Myth 5: I Can Only Give PoA to a Family Member

Is this you? Do you know someone like this? Explore the Myths of Power of Attorney, brought to you by The Office of the Public Guardian.