Report a concern about an attorney or deputy

Contact the Office of the Public Guardian if you have concerns about an attorney or a deputy, eg the misuse of money or decisions that aren’t in the best interests of the person they’re responsible for.

Office of the Public Guardian opg.safeguardingunit@publicguardian.gsi.gov.uk
Telephone: 0115 934 2777
Textphone: 0115 934 2778
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Wednesday, 10am to 5pm
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Office of the Public Guardian
PO Box 16185
Birmingham
B2 2WH

The Office of the Public Guardian can help if there is a:

• registered lasting power of attorney
• registered enduring power of attorney
• deputy appointed by the Court of Protection

If one of these isn’t in place, you may have to contact:

• the Department for Work and Pensions for concerns about benefits
• your local adult social services for concerns about care or safeguarding
• Care Quality Commission or the Care and Social Services Inspectorate in Wales if you’re concerned about someone who’s living in a care home

Call 999 if someone is in immediate danger or your local police if you think someone has committed a criminal offence.