...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...
...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 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...
...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...
...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...
...timely response. We aim to do this within 48 hours (Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays). It may take us a bit longer to respond to any queries written in Welsh. Is...
...of the groups least likely to have a lasting power of attorney (LPA). Nick Goodwin, Public Guardian introduced the event discussing why having an (LPA) in place is important in...
...for retirement income move from the state and/or the employer to the individual. By 2030, people will be retiring with a significant part of their income coming from defined contribution...
...an LPA. Second, we aim to show how easy it is to make an LPA using the online service. Many people create LPAs, not in case they lose mental capacity,...
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) protects people in England and Wales who may not have the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves, such as about their...