Carers UK and Standard Life collaborate to launch ‘Power of Attorney Day’
‘Power of Attorney Day’, a new initiative from Carers UK and Standard Life, has been launched and will run on Wednesday 22 April 2026.
The initiative aims to raise awareness and understanding of powers of attorney and tackle misunderstandings about POA’s, with a particular focus on how having a power of attorney can make a vital difference for the 5.8 million unpaid carers across the UK who support someone who is seriously ill, older, or disabled.
Helen Walker, Chief Executive of Carers UK, says:
“We are launching our first Power of Attorney Day with Standard Life to encourage more unpaid carers and their families to plan ahead and think about setting up a power of attorney before they face a crisis.
Unpaid carers are often stretched and time poor, but we want to encourage people to take this step because it can make an important difference later down the line. We don’t often know when someone’s ability to make important decisions might change, but acting early provides clarity, confidence, and peace of mind for the future.”
Find out more about Power of Attorney Day here: https://www.powerofattorneyday.org.uk