Is Lasting Power of Attorney the same as PoA?

They are two different documents, all very well described and explained on the government website gov.uk or on AgeUK website.

Yes I've looked at the gov website.
But I have to sign two docs which have the same ref number on them.
They are exactly the same and didnt refer to either medical or financial implications.
I'll have to ring the solicitor to ask.
I didnt want to seem too thick when I did, hence the original question.
I looked on here as I'm sure it's been asked before, but couldn't see anything helpful.
Thanks for the reply GillT57

There are two LPAs, one for health and welfare, the other for finances. Although the forms are the same, it does say on the bottom of each page ( in small writing) which of the two types it is.

The finance LPA can be invoked at any time if the attorneys need to offer support but the medical one can only be used if the donor has lost capacity.

I am an attorney for my mum and went with her to a solicitor as she wanted to use one to set up the LPAs. I recently did LPAs for myself but did them online for a fraction of the cost.

Sometimes these documents are called Power of Attorney and at other times they are called Lasting Power of Attorney which is the full title. They are very different to the old Enduring Power of Attorney which are still valid but cover less - can’t remember the details though.

Do think carefully about your wishes, they are only known to you until you ask the appointed person(s) to start handling your affairs.

I think the Lasting Power of Attorney replaced the Power of Attorney. Yes there are two….one for health and one for financial matters.

LPA and PA are interchangeable terms...
Enduring PA is the olderversion .... think this only cover financial not health

They are not interchangeable terms. PA is for a limited time and may also be for specific tasks. LPAs, which replaced EPAs though an existing EPA remains valid, are intended to last for the donor’s lifetime or until formally revoked.

Do not bother to ring a solicitor. Ring the Office of the Public Guardian who administer PoAs. They are really helpful.

Thank you all so much for bothering to reply.

Teacheranne you were right, the info is at the bottom of the page, but covered with a sticky note, so I didnt think to look under it duh!
I get kerfuffled too quickly for my own good.
Thank you so much.

Shandy That is such a good point, which I hadn't given any thought to. Thank you.

midgey LOUISA and Germanshephard it's always confusing when the name of something changes, especially something legal. Thanks for the explanations.

Kittylester That was useful advice. Thank you.