...for you to give gifts. If you do, it should always be done with the person’s best interests in mind. In this blog we cover the key points to consider...
...‘Do you have an activation key? Click ‘No’ Fill in the information you’re asked for. Click ‘Continue' Then check your answers and click ‘Continue’ Finally, you will see confirmation that...
...main principles of the Mental Capacity Act code of practice. In brief these are: 1. You must presume the person has capacity to make a decision 2. You must do...
...blog regularly. You’ll see more from us here in the New Year, but in the meantime we would very much welcome any feedback you might have on our new platform....
...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...
...which will support colleagues who are working with some of the most vulnerable adults in society. "The Covid-19 pandemin has highlighted the need to provide information in a quicker more...
...what circumstances. The MCA is supported by a code of practice which provides guidance and information about how the Act works in practice. So why is this important to OPG...
...about the person’s care or medical treatment and there are different options available, you should choose the one that’s in the person’s best interests. Doctor looking at sample in hospital...
...best interest of the individual. If so, the healthcare professional should seek legal advice from the relevant local authority or NHS body. Where it has been established that the individual...
...best interest decisions and be involved in the care of the donor. We have another blog available for some helpful information on acting as a deputy once you’ve been appointed....