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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…
Appeal to the independent Social Security and Child Support tribunal about a benefit decision: what happens at the hearing, getting a decision, if you do not agree
You can appeal a decision about your entitlement to benefits, for example…
Your appeal will be sent to the department that made the decision about…
Submit any evidence as soon as possible before the hearing so the tribunal…
You may be able to: get a decision cancelled (‘set aside’) appeal to the…
This sets out the assessment and decision-making process for selecting successful bids to the Community Ownership Fund and the internal decisions approved by the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO).
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
Challenge a benefit decision - how to ask for a mandatory reconsideration, evidence you'll need, deadlines and what happens next.
The Parole Board decides whether prisoners who are serving certain types of sentences can be released.
Find out about making valid trustee decisions that are in your charity’s best interests.
What to do when you disagree with a tax decision - appealing against a decision, getting a review by HMRC and reasonable excuses.
Find out about reviews and appeals for direct tax and indirect tax decisions (HMRC1).
Appeal a decision by your local planning authority about an application for planning permission - documents you need to provide, who can appeal, how long it takes
Apply to the Court of Protection for a one-off decision if you're concerned about someone's personal welfare, property or financial affairs.
Principles that charity trustees should follow to make sound decisions and fulfil their legal responsibilities.
If you think a decision is wrong, you can use this form to ask DWP to look at it again. This is called 'mandatory reconsideration'.
Find out about the ways people can make certain decisions for you or do certain things on your behalf
Guidance for DWP decision makers on decision making and appeals.
If you import into or export from Northern Ireland you can get a decision on the origin of your goods.
Guidance for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits, pensions and allowances.
Appeal a decision by your local council to reject your application for a right of way - how to appeal, what documents to submit, who can comment on your appeal and how long it takes.
Decision letters on behalf of the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities about planning applications and appeals. Only applies to England.
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