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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…
Looking into what can lead to people making mistakes and how to mitigate errors.
Find out about making valid trustee decisions that are in your charity’s best interests.
How to hold charity trustee and member meetings, including AGMs, so you can make decisions legally and your charity can run effectively.
Guidance for job applicants who have been invited to complete the Civil Service Management Judgement Test.
How to make decisions under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
How the Mental Capacity Act 2005 affects you if ever you lose mental capacity.
How to run exercises and training for emergency planning and preparedness, with an introduction to the Central Government Emergency Response Training (CGERT) Course.
Guidance for job applicants who have been invited to complete the Casework Skills Test.
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