...the injury itself was being treated, doctors revealed to the family that she had a brain tumour, and within a short time she lost mental capacity. She was American, with no family in the UK,...
...things to ever happen to me. It has driven me to want to achieve more. It is not, and cannot be, a reason for me not to be able to...
...you want to include in your LPA to ensure it is lawful and refer to our guidance for assistance. When we see what we believe to be an unlawful instruction,...
...to Include’s specially written song about the Mental Capacity Act. Tim Farmer, author of ‘Grandpa on a Skateboard’ engaged everyone in understanding how to assess capacity for ‘that decision at...
...such as: giving people more space to write answers using plain English providing in-form guidance rather than relying on people to read the ‘how to’ booklet giving examples with the...
...to work for OPG It’s important to us to show what inclusivity means in practice and being genuinely inclusive means really taking the time to understand and embrace the views...
...your LPA Includes reporting a death and changing address Finding, searching and viewing LPAs Includes how to access View an LPA online, and how to request a search of the...
...capacity must be in their best interests. There is no specific answer as to what is in a person’s best interest, as every decision is unique to the person and...
...means we can introduce measures to better protect against fraud and abuse, including allowing OPG to check the identity of those involved in the LPA. While the new modernised service...
...of mind—it empowers individuals to take control of their futures. We've partnered with Carers UK to deliver an informational session to explain how LPAs can provide lasting reassurance for both...