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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…
Read about temporary adjustments to agri-environment scheme options and actions in 2024 due to wet weather.
Guidance for NHS regarding disclosure to individuals holding either a Lasting Power of Attorney or a deputyship.
How to become and act as a Court of Protection deputy - eligibility, responsibilities, how to apply, fees, supervision and when your deputyship ends.
Using an ecological momentary assessment to evaluate your digital health product.
Manage the finances or property of a missing person, someone kidnapped or taken hostage, or in a foreign prison and not able to communicate. Apply to the High Court to be a guardian. You'll need a guardianship order.
Find out about the ways people can make certain decisions for you or do certain things on your behalf
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge on 2024.
How to use a cost utility analysis to evaluate your digital health product.
Legal rules for trustees when deciding whether to accept, refuse or return a donation.
Apply to the Court of Protection for a one-off decision if you're concerned about someone's personal welfare, property or financial affairs.
How to use a cost consequence analysis to evaluate your digital health product.
How to notify the MHRA of your intention to carry out a clinical investigation for medical devices.
A new pathway supporting innovative approaches to the safe, timely and efficient development of medicines to improve patient access.
Apply for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa if you've been awarded a qualification by an eligible university in the last 5 years - eligibility, fees, documents, switch, bring your partner and children
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