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How to make decisions under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
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…
Find out what help you can get to develop a whole school or college approach to mental health and wellbeing.
Find out about the ways people can make certain decisions for you or do certain things on your behalf
Legislation and guidance on the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) and the latest information on progress towards their implementation.
The Wellcome Trust has funded a 3-year project focusing on effective regulation and evaluation of digital mental health technology.
Deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS) resources for health and care professionals.
Higher Education Minister Robert Halfon delivered a speech at the Universities UK conference on mental health in higher education in London on 21 November 2023.
Guidance for commissioners and health professionals to make decisions about mental health services and interventions based on data and analysis.
Guidance for NHS regarding disclosure to individuals holding either a Lasting Power of Attorney or a deputyship.
Information for British people on medical support in Thailand including mental health, lists of hospitals and care homes and how the British embassy can help.
Foresight project looking at how to improve mental capital and mental wellbeing through life.
How the Mental Capacity Act 2005 affects you if ever you lose mental capacity.
Plans for a new law about how someone can be ordered to be looked after safely if they cannot make decisions for themselves.
How to become and act as a Court of Protection deputy - eligibility, responsibilities, how to apply, fees, supervision and when your deputyship ends.
Advice for British people with mental health needs, and their families and carers, while travelling or living abroad.
Seeking views on potential changes to accessing limited funds belonging to an individual who lacks mental capacity without a Lasting Power of Attorney or Court of Protection order.
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