If you are in Scotland, use this document to appoint another person to look after your personal welfare, i.e. your health and social needs. This power will only come into effect when 2 doctors certify that you are incapable of making decisions for yourself. Note that once you've created your power of attorney, you will need to register it with the Public Guardian. They will charge a fee to do this.
Note that once you've created your power of attorney, you will need to register it with the Public Guardian. They will charge a fee to do this.
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