There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney in England and Wales: a Property and Financial Affairs LPA and a Health and Welfare LPA.
A Property and Financial Affairs LPA can allow your attorneys to manage matters such as bank accounts, bills, benefits, pensions, investments and property. Once registered, it may be used while you still have mental capacity if you give your permission.
A Health and Welfare LPA covers decisions about medical care, daily routines, care arrangements, where you live and, if expressly authorised, life-sustaining treatment. It can only be used when you are unable to make the particular decision yourself.
The two documents provide different powers. Creating one type of LPA does not give your attorneys authority over the matters covered by the other.