Acting as a deputy for a loved one
Acting on behalf of a loved one after being appointed as their deputy can seem a bit daunting. We’ve got some hints and tips here to help you on your way to being the best deputy you can be. Getting started …
Applying to become a deputy
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Ruth and Sara, Posted on:
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Deputies, deputy, Future planning, Mental Capacity Act
It can be a tough time when applying for a deputyship. If you’re having to deal with the application process you’ll also be trying to manage certain aspects of life for someone who no longer has mental capacity. Here …
We want to hear from you on modernising LPAs
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Laura Crouch, Posted on:
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Attorneys, Digital, Future planning, lasting power of attorney, LPA
There is still time to share your views on proposals to modernise lasting powers of attorney (LPAs). The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) started a 12-week consultation in July and it’s easy to respond online or in writing. More than 140 …
Creating an LPA - Frequently asked questions
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Laura Crouch, Posted on:
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Attorneys, FAQs, Future planning, health and welfare, lasting power of attorney, LPA
We receive hundreds of phone calls each week of people looking for help and information on a number of different things, a lot of which are around creating a lasting power of attorney (LPA). Here are a few of our …
Modernising lasting powers of attorney – safer, simpler and fit for the future
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Holly Simpson, Posted on:
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Attorneys, Digital, EPA, Future planning, health and welfare, lasting power of attorney, LPA, Research
This week the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), in collaboration with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG), published a consultation on plans for how lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) can be modernised. Our modernising LPA project aims to improve the process of making and …
Looking at the customer journey
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Kat Morrison, Posted on:
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Digital, Future planning, Insights, OPG Team, Research
Katrina Morrison and the OPG Insights Team have been carrying out work to create a “customer journey map”. Here we discuss the different experiences of our customers and what’s next for the project. As part of OPG’s 2020 – 2021 …
Managing LPA registration delays – an update from OPG
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OPG Communications Team, Posted on:
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Attorneys, Covid-19, Future planning, lasting power of attorney, LPA
It’s taking us longer than usual to process applications for lasting powers of attorney (LPAs). While we understand this can be frustrating, we’re working hard to continue to deliver our services. In the meantime, we’ve brought together some useful online …
Watch our webinar on Lasting powers of attorney in the BAME Community
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Laura Crouch, Posted on:
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BAME, Covid-19, Future planning, lasting power of attorney, LPA, Mental Capacity Act, NHS, Social care
We hosted our very first health and social care event to discuss ways we can help bridge the gap in access to healthcare for BAME communities. Over 370 people registered for the event. Around 150 joined us to watch the panel session live and the recording has been sent to those who couldn’t attend on the …
Rapid register searches - our new service for public sector organisations making urgent decisions
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OPG Communications Team, Posted on:
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Attorneys, Carers, Deputies, deputy, EPA, Guidance, lasting power of attorney, LPA, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding, Social care
Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has launched a new service to support staff from across local authorities, social care, police and NHS, who are dealing with adults at risk. Staff from these organisations can request information we have on our registers to help them make urgent decisions about someone who may lack mental capacity. OPG aims to respond to requests submitted through …
Join our webinar on Lasting powers of attorney in the BAME Community
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Laura Crouch, Posted on:
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BAME, Covid-19, Future planning, health and welfare, lasting power of attorney, LPA, Mental Capacity Act, NHS, Social care
We are hosting our very first event, aimed at the health and social care sector, to discuss ways we can help bridge the gap in access to healthcare for BAME communities. It’s taking place on 25 March between 10am-11am. We will explore options to ensure people always have a voice in their …