...they are able to make decisions for themselves. This blog is for those who either are administering the vaccination or those who have the decision-making authority on behalf of someone...
...modernised service will make the LPA process safer, simpler and fit for the future. Achieving Royal Assent is an exciting step forward in our aim to increase and improve accessibility...
...a simple and legally robust way of giving someone you trust power to make decisions for you – temporarily or for a longer time.” You can download a copy of...
...on property and financial or health and welfare matters for people who can't make decisions for themselves because they lack mental capacity. Some of their responsibilities include: deciding whether someone...
...deputy forms easier for everyone to fill in. And finally... The new deputy forms are now ready for deputies to use and we’ll be publishing them on 1 March 2016....
...Act 2017 is now in force. I’m proud that I work for an organisation that will be responsible for supervising guardians once they are appointed. Also known as Claudia’s Law,...
...by the National Mental Capacity Forum (NMCF). For instance, Birmingham NHS has created a video on the MCA principles aimed at people with hearing impairment. In another example, a local...
...for approval, refer to our guidance on GOV.UK. For further questions and support please email our contact centre team via customerservices@publicguardian.gov.uk or 0300 456 0300 [English] - [Cymraeg] Deall...
...New guidance for deputies In response to this judgment, it was important that the Public Guardian makes it clear how it will affect deputies, so we have produced new guidance...
...common error we see is in appointment types – for example, appointing joint and several attorneys, then instructing them all to make decisions. You need to appoint joint for some,...