...LPAs for longer than a decade after her late father's diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Since then, she has been a long-time campaigner for research into the disease and really encourages people of any age to create an LPA. Being both an attorney and a donor, she has a great...
...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...
...traditional hanbok holding selfie sticks. The World Congress provides an international forum for discussing guardianship systems and the protection of rights of citizens with reduced decision-making abilities. Over 500 international...
...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...
...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,...
...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...
...care or looking after their finances. Why having an LPA matters For anyone caring for a disabled, older or ill relative or friend, life can be very busy. Alongside providing...
...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....