We’re launching our first-ever safeguarding conference

...to hear from us on a range of topics and we’re glad to be in a position where we can consider as many events as we do. Those of you...
...to hear from us on a range of topics and we’re glad to be in a position where we can consider as many events as we do. Those of you...
...How did you bring up the subject of an LPA and have the conversation with your loved ones? Nina (left) and Zoe (right) as children holding toys I needed to...
...to represent a person or an organisation do not attempt to log on using another user’s account do not make any commercial endorsement or promotion of any product, service or...
...with current demands on the NHS and local authorities in England and Wales, we need to provide information more quickly, help speed up the transition of care and free up...
...are to be made to the High Court who are responsible for deciding on each application and will issue a guardianship order, if the application is successful. OPG will supervise...
...option to create one, or maybe they feel it’s just not relevant to them. During our workshop sessions we heard that: There is a common misconception that lasting powers of...
...sent over to our colleagues in the safeguarding and investigations team, or the customer being signposted to another organisation or charity that may be able to help the vulnerable person....
...make a gift is yours if the person lacks capacity. You can find more information on how to assess capacity, or how best to involve them in the decision-making process,...
...and that’s why I was pleased to have the opportunity to work in partnership with the Office of the Public Guardian to publish ‘An easy guide to lasting powers of...
...a dedicated LPA information page. We have found that costs normally associated with instructing solicitors to complete LPAs is a potential barrier to some (upwards of £800 per application), especially...