[English] - [Cymraeg] Understanding your role As an attorney or deputy acting on behalf of a loved one, occasions like Christmas, birthdays, or anniversaries can raise questions about giving gifts and presents. Gifts can be given on festive occasions as …
[English] - [Cymraeg] We know that some of the words and phrases we use can be confusing. As an attorney, donor, deputy, or organisation you will come across our terminology in our forms, guidance documents, letters and through our online …
[English] - [Cymraeg] We’ve listened to feedback and have updated the ‘Use an LPA’ and ‘View an LPA’ service. Donors, attorneys and their specified organisations can now view the details of instructions and preferences in a lasting power of attorney …
Our FAQs blogs have now moved. Please see our 'Your questions answered' series below: Attorneys, witnesses and certificate providers Includes making a start and who to involve Completing forms Includes signing forms in order Payments and fees Includes cheques …
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 …
Our FAQs blogs have now moved. Please see our 'Your questions answered' series below: Attorneys, witnesses and certificate providers Includes making a start and who to involve Completing forms Includes signing forms in order Payments and fees Includes cheques …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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