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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…
Guidance for NHS regarding disclosure to individuals holding either a Lasting Power of Attorney or a deputyship.
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.
Using an ecological momentary assessment to evaluate your digital health product.
Find out about the ways people can make certain decisions for you or do certain things on your behalf
How to become and act as a Court of Protection deputy - eligibility, responsibilities, how to apply, fees, supervision and when your deputyship ends.
Patients requiring treatment outside of hospitals will be able to choose between multiple providers across the NHS and independent sector.
Pandemic flu planning information for England and the devolved administrations, including guidance for organisations and businesses.
Find out about making valid trustee decisions that are in your charity’s best interests.
This series brings together all documents relating to How we make decisions
Guidance for job applicants who have been invited to complete the Civil Service Management Judgement Test.
The rules for charities that want to support, or oppose, a change in government policy or the law.
Acting as an attorney - duties, including finding an enduring power of attorney, registering an EPA, starting to act, making gifts and stopping being an attorney
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