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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…
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…
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…
The Parole Board decides whether prisoners who are serving certain types of sentences can be released.
This series brings together all documents relating to How we make decisions
Decision for applicants Human Rights Watch, Inc. against registration number 12915287, applicant successful.
Guidance about making trustee decisions, including the 7 decision-making principles.
Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 11 September 2024.
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