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 …
Deputies
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 …
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 …
Getting started as an attorney or deputy
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Laura Crouch, Posted on:
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Attorneys, Deputies, deputy, EPA, Future planning, health and welfare, lasting power of attorney, LPA, Mental Capacity Act
Whether you’re in the process of creating a lasting power of attorney with a loved one or have just started acting as a court appointed deputy, here are some useful tips and ideas on how to make sure you’re acting …
Lasting Power of Attorney and the COVID Vaccine
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James Morrey, Posted on:
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Attorneys, Carers, Covid-19, Deputies, deputy, Guidance, lasting power of attorney, LPA, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding
COVID-19 has been the single greatest public health emergency in the history of the NHS. The weeks ahead will be the hardest yet but I really do believe that we are entering the last phase of the struggle. Because with …
Deputies must comply with new guidance by 1 April 2021
The Court of Protection (COP) have issued a judgment called ACC and Others which will affect the way that court appointed deputies should act. A court appointed deputy can be anyone aged 18 or above and is usually someone who …
Giving gifts as an attorney or deputy
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Laura Crouch, Posted on:
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Attorneys, Deputies, deputy, Gifting, Guidance, lasting power of attorney, LPA, Mental Capacity Act
If you’re acting on behalf of a loved one, as an attorney or a deputy, big occasions such as Christmas, birthdays or anniversaries can raise some questions. We have some guidance available to help you decide what is an appropriate gift and have pulled out …
Helping the NHS in a time of crisis
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Andy Tovey, Posted on:
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Attorneys, Covid-19, Deputies, Digital, lasting power of attorney, LPA, Safeguarding
In response to the current COVID-19 situation we have worked a lot on the services we offer and how we can best respond to our stakeholders needs. With additional demands on the NHS and local authorities, we have introduced a faster service …
Updating how we communicate – find us on Spotify!
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Laura Crouch, Posted on:
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Attorneys, Covid-19, Deputies, Digital, Future planning, General, Guidance, health and welfare, lasting power of attorney, LPA, OPG Team
At the Office of the Public Guardian we’ve been looking at improving the services we offer and to provide more opportunities for our stakeholders and customers to get the information they need in a format they want.
Acting as an attorney or deputy from a distance – COVID-19 and supporting others
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Lauren Cresswell, Posted on:
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Attorneys, Covid-19, Deputies, deputy, Guidance, health and welfare, lasting power of attorney, LPA
As we continue social distancing and with some of us experiencing self-isolation, we understand this raises questions about how an attorney or deputy can continue to fulfil their role. To help support you during this time, we have produced some …