...for when it comes to their treatment and care, gives access to the person’s finances to pay for equipment, adaptations and formal support; as well as helping to safeguard against...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...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,...
...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....
...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...
...on this role. All these professionals will make a charge to the donor for their services. Stepping down in your role is permanent, so if you’re unable to act for...
...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,...
...deliver the best service for our users today, we need to be ready for the future, making sure we continue to keep safeguarding at the heart of everything we do....