...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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...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....
...When giving a gift you should consider the relationship between the person and who the gift is for and any record of the person’s wishes. What is considered a ‘reasonable...
...calendar. The lady called back with her father to thank me for facilitating this for them. Being aware and asking questions when concerned is essential and for me doing nothing...
...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,...