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How to make decisions under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Code of practice giving guidance for decisions made under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
How the Mental Capacity Act 2005 applies to health and social care staff.
How the Mental Capacity Act 2005 applies to advice workers.
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
How the Mental Capacity Act 2005 affects you if ever you lose mental capacity.
People who lack mental capacity can be helped to express their views by an independent mental capacity advocate service.
How to become and act as a Court of Protection deputy - eligibility, responsibilities, how to apply, fees, supervision and when your deputyship ends.
Guidance for NHS regarding disclosure to individuals holding either a Lasting Power of Attorney or a deputyship.
Find out about the ways people can make certain decisions for you or do certain things on your behalf
The most vulnerable in society will be better protected as reforms to simplify and streamline lasting powers of attorney are given Royal Assent.
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