Guidance

Making decisions: who decides when you can’t?

How the Mental Capacity Act 2005 affects you if ever you lose mental capacity.

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Making decisions about your health, welfare or finances. Who decides when you can’t? (OPG601)

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Details

Advice to help you plan ahead in case you are unable to make and understand decisions in the future.

Published 20 April 2009