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 …
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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 …
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 …
The latest on our deputy online reporting service
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Elizabeth Feenan, Posted on:
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Deputies, deputy, Digital, Mental Capacity Act, Public Authorities, Supervision
It’s been 18 months since we launched our online reporting service for lay deputies. Since then 6,000 reports have been submitted online, we’ve launched the service for public authorities and made changes to the design of the lay reporting service.
Start with Discovery: Digital Deputy Reporting
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David Thomas, Posted on:
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Deputies, deputy, Digital, OPG Team, Public Authorities
The Office of the Public Guardian is developing a number of services to enable Deputies to submit their annual reports online. One of these services is being developed specifically for Public Authorities (PA).