| Welcome to the OutUK series looking at gay men and their health brought to you in association with the NHS website. |
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| Each week we'll tackle a different topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We'll have features and advice on everything from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit. You can follow any of links provided below for more information direct from the NHS website, or see this week's feature L: Laxatives. |
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Lasting Power Of AttorneyIf you become unable to make decisions for yourself in the future, someone will need to make decisions for you. Who does this will depend on the situation. Generally, professionals will make decisions about your health and social care, and your family or carers will decide on day-to-day matters. If you wish, you can officially appoint someone you trust to make decisions for you. This is called making a lasting power of attorney (LPA). Giving someone power of attorney means that you give another person the right to make decisions about your care and welfare. This is called a health and welfare LPA. You can also appoint an attorney to decide on money and property matters. This is called a property and financial affairs LPA. You can choose to make one type of LPA or both. Further information
If you need help deciding whether to make an LPA, contact the Office of the Public Guardian:
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| OutUK's A to Z of Gay Health continues and you can read this week's feature L: Laxatives. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features. If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic. | | |
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