The Mental Capacity Act – what does it mean to me?
...what circumstances. The MCA is supported by a code of practice which provides guidance and information about how the Act works in practice. So why is this important to OPG...
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Applying to become a deputy
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Ruth and Sara, Posted on:
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Deputies, deputy, Future planning, Mental Capacity Act
...a joint and several deputy one person can act alone if needed but they can come together to make decisions on any bigger issues. Such as potential care home or...
Tackling our terminology
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rebeccaparker1, Posted on:
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Attorneys, Carers, Deputies, deputy, EPA, FAQs, Future planning, Guidance, lasting power of attorney, LPA, Mental Capacity Act
...Lasting power of attorney (LPA) A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets someone (the 'donor') choose one or more trusted people ('attorneys') to make decisions...
Why do people plan ahead?
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Usha Grieve, Posted on:
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Attorneys, Future planning, General, Guidance, health and welfare
...ahead is to make sure loved ones and healthcare professionals are aware of their wishes for treatment and care. For instance, one caller said "My mother hated hospitals and had...
The latest on our deputy online reporting service
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Elizabeth Feenan, Posted on:
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Deputies, deputy, Digital, Mental Capacity Act, Public Authorities, Supervision
...same time as property and finance more than one deputy can be registered to a client online. Any of the co-deputies registered will be able to complete and submit reports...
Start with Discovery: Digital Deputy Reporting
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David Thomas, Posted on:
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Deputies, deputy, Digital, OPG Team, Public Authorities
...We travelled all over England and Wales and sat with our users in their working environments; we then watched and listened. In the end we conducted 21 one-one interviews, ran...
Power of Attorney Stories: Jennie
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harryfortuna, Posted on:
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Future planning, lasting power of attorney, LPA, YourVoiceYourDecision
...us a warning before things change so my LPA gives me great peace of mind. It’s not always a comfortable conversation, but it’s one worth having. If you’re thinking it’s too early, it probably means it’s the perfect time. Jennie is one of the...
What happens when I can't make decisions for myself?
...out that the online LPA service, launched in 2013, now makes it easier than ever for everyone to make one. The digital service is designed to make it really hard...
Power of Attorney Stories: Jill
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harryfortuna, Posted on:
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Future planning, lasting power of attorney, LPA, YourVoiceYourDecision
...I can’t stress enough how much having an LPA in place helps. When someone you love is losing their mental capacity, it’s heart-breaking. But having that legal foundation gives you something solid to lean on and is one less...
Acting as an attorney or deputy from a distance – COVID-19 and supporting others
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Lauren Cresswell, Posted on:
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Attorneys, Covid-19, Deputies, deputy, Guidance, health and welfare, lasting power of attorney, LPA
...(2005) code of practise, as well as keeping up to date with the latest information on the Office of the Public Guardian COVID response page. Medical resources You can still...