...people who provide care or support to a loved one are helping to manage their affairs in one way or another. This might include booking their doctor’s appointments, arranging their...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...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...