...service, resulting in the lasting power of attorney supporting the customer at the earliest time possible. It’s a fantastic service for an attorney, for a customer and for DWP.” Gradual...
...complicated than that. We’ve just published our guide to gift-giving for deputies and attorneys and, while it might not quite be the gift they were waiting for all year, we...
...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...
...sister Jenny, when Shirley was 19 For some of my friends and family, choosing an attorney is straightforward. For my husband and I who don’t have children, it’s not so...
...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...
...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,...
...for when it comes to their treatment and care, gives access to the person’s finances to pay for equipment, adaptations and formal support; as well as helping to safeguard against...
...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....