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Guidance for NHS regarding disclosure to individuals holding either a Lasting Power of Attorney or a deputyship.
Help someone make decisions if they appoint you or if they lack mental capacity - includes using a power of attorney, becoming a deputy and getting a one-off Court of Protection ruling
Someone can choose you to make and carry out certain decisions on their…
As someone’s attorney or deputy you must: give them all the help they need…
A person may not have mental capacity because of a problem with the way…
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
You may be able to pay for a faster decision on a visa or settlement…
You can apply for a faster decision on certain visa applications or…
The rules for getting a refund depend on whether you’re cancelling your…
How youth offending teams (YOTs) can process claims to cover the cost of family visits to relatives in secure children's homes and Oakhill secure training centre.
How to become and act as a Court of Protection deputy - eligibility, responsibilities, how to apply, fees, supervision and when your deputyship ends.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mrs Justice Eady on 1 March 2024.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Bruce Carr Deputy Judge of the High Court on 23 February 2024.
This guide provides information on statutory derecognition of a trade union
Employment Tribunal decision.
This guidance is on a Union making an application to be recognised for collective bargaining
An explanation of the people who may be present in a magistrates' court hearing.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mr Justice Cavanagh, Mr Nick Aziz, and Dr Gillian Smith on 27 February 2024.
How to design assisted digital support for people who can’t use online government services on their own.
The Scheduling and Listing Project will deliver a flexible system of digital tools and supporting processes to better support the judicial functions of scheduling and listing.
How to arrange an effective external review of governance for your school or academy trust, and improve the performance of your board.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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