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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
You must tell at least 3 people who know the person you are applying to be the deputy for, about the application. Find out how to submit the completed form in the 'Details' section of this page.
OPG’s standards for lay deputies, public authority deputies and professional deputies and guidance to advise on how they can meet those standards.
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
Events courses and programmes to develop skills, knowledge and networks for chief executive officers, deputy-CEOs and their equivalents in public service.
Who can apply to make decisions about the property and financial affairs of someone who lacks mental capacity.
Following the appointment of Chief Constable Melanie Dales in May, the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) has appointed former Chief Constable of Wiltshire Police, Kier Pritchard, as their new Deputy Chief Constable.
Apply to search the Office of the Public Guardian registers to see if they have a Lasting Power of Attorney, deputy or guardian acting on their behalf
The Deputy Leader of the House of Lords supports the House of Lords in its job of questioning government ministers, improving legislation and debating topics of national significance.
Contact your police and crime commissioner (PCC) to make a suggestion on how your local area is policed or complain about your PCC.
Complete this form then return it to the Court of Protection. Find out how in the 'Details' section of this page.
Get a refund of deputyship fees: eligibility, what you'll get and how to claim.
The Office of the Public Guardian's policy on asking for a final report from a court-appointed deputy.
Additional guidance for public authority deputies on how to act and what they must do to meet the standards of the role.
The standards for lay deputies, public authority deputies and professional deputies.
Make an urgent or emergency application to get permission to make decisions for someone who lacks mental capacity including interim applications for people applying to be a deputy
When applying for HM Land Registry Business e-services, use this form to provide details of deputy responsible persons.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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