Questioning LPA care for relative

Fruittea

Hi All
I have a family member who is in charge of the LPA with my Mum. I am unhappy about the way she is being treated.
Does anyone know if I am entitled to raise questions about her care and how would I do this.  The LPA was drawn up with a solicitor some years ago - I am not part of the agreement and am not in touch with person responsible for the LPA.  
Am I entitled to ask for proof  of care and receipts etc. for my Mothers care or lack of it?
Any thoughts would be welcome.

Browntoa

Data protection and other restrictions would apply without you having the lpa .

I was a sole attorney for my mum  , my 3 brothers were excluded to avoid clashes and to provide clear decisions as and when they were needed 

Savvy_Sue

you can raise a concern: https://www.gov.uk/report-concern-about-attorney-deputy-guardian

Expect things to move exceedingly slowly. 

However, a simpler way would be to speak to the Attorney, in a non-accusatory way, and ask about the things you're worried about. If you feel you can't do this, and you are concerned about your mum's welfare (as well as how her money is being spent) then social services may be able to help, or Action on Elder Abuse (now Hourglass).

elsien

Is the power of attorney for finances or health and welfare, or both?
If there’s no health and welfare LPA, you are as entitled to be included in decisions around her care (outside of the financial aspects if there is a finances LPA) as anyone else close to her. 

Marcon

Fruittea said:

Hi All
I have a family member who is in charge of the LPA with my Mum. I am unhappy about the way she is being treated.
Does anyone know if I am entitled to raise questions about her care and how would I do this.  The LPA was drawn up with a solicitor some years ago - I am not part of the agreement and am not in touch with person responsible for the LPA.  
Am I entitled to ask for proof  of care and receipts etc. for my Mothers care or lack of it?
Any thoughts would be welcome.

Is this your sister to whom you've not spoken in years...? If so, it doesn't sound as if an approach from you would either mend fences or avoid further conflict, which is going to exacerbate matters if the pair of you are still executors for your mother's will when she dies.