...with current demands on the NHS and local authorities in England and Wales, we need to provide information more quickly, help speed up the transition of care and free up...
...three possible outcomes: no further action needed: The concern is resolved, not upheld, or we no longer have the power to act (for example, if the donor passes away). further action...
...when I can’t make decisions for myself?’ We’ve uploaded the leaflet to our website and we’ll be sending it out to our stakeholders, including charities and legal and medical professionals,...
...far include “OPG who we are”, “Creating and witness an LPA during Covid-19" and “Use an LPA Service”. We will be recording and publishing a new podcast every other month,...
...everything you can to support that person to make a decision 3. An unwise decision does not mean they’re not able to make decisions 4. You must always act in...
...ones can help you to make decisions if you’re unable to, for health and welfare as well as finance and property. The death rate from Covid-19 among people of black...
...to set out our position. All deputies must follow the new guidance by 1 April 2021. The guidance outlines: what is within and outside general authority of property and financial...
...use and could be simpler, and there was a gap for lay deputies. We’ve recently reviewed the standards to make them clearer, and applicable to all deputies. These standards now...
As we continue social distancing and with some of us experiencing self-isolation, we understand this raises questions about how an attorney or deputy can continue to fulfil their role. To...
At OPG we're always trying to find ways to make it easier for attorneys and deputies to fulfil their role. We know from calls to our contact centre and from...