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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…
If you have a long-term mental health condition you may be considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with psychiatric disorders.
Find out what help you can get to develop a whole school or college approach to mental health and wellbeing.
The government has announced almost £5 million to fund early support hubs nationwide to deliver mental health support for children and young people.
You must tell DVLA if you have a personality disorder and it affects your driving
How to run research sessions with vulnerable participants.
Complete this form to register a child's birth if both parents can't go in person to the register office
What happens if you become disabled - benefits, your rights, help from your council and your employer's responsibilities
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Disabled people and those with health conditions, who are currently being held back from improving their lives through work, will be better supported to realise their potential under Government plans unveiled today.
Chapter 26 of the Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) on Mentally Disordered Offenders has been rewritten and now includes more detail than previous versions.
The proportion of children living with at least one parent reporting symptoms of emotional distress, by family type and work status.
Use this declaration to show that a disabled person is getting goods or services for their personal or domestic use, and will claim relief from VAT.
You’re disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a 'substantial' and 'long-term' negative effect on your ability to do daily activities
If you’re travelling abroad, it's important to take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
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