hi
@garfield3
now the LPAs are registered with the OPG they are ready to be used when necessary
if your dad is able to deal with his financial affairs himself, then you need do nothing right now
if he wants your help with any task, the LPA gives you the authority to help him with his permission, with no need to 'register' it with any financial institutions etc ... eg if he makes a call but doesn't want to speak himself he can tell the person being called that he gives his permission for them to talk to you; if utilities are paid by direct debit, then he can just let them tick over
just be aware that if he is sharing a PIN so you can use a debit/credit card on his behalf, the banks frown on this, it's against T&Cs ... if he's present and all but making the transaction himself you're only supporting him ... some banks do allow an Attorney to take on the account and have the donor still have access to funds, some do not; ask your dad's how they will deal with his accounts in the future so you know beforehand