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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…
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
You can help make or make decisions about someone’s property and money if…
You must register the enduring power of attorney (EPA) as soon as the…
You can only use an enduring power of attorney (EPA) if it was made…
Check the enduring power of attorney (EPA) form to find out how many…
You’re responsible for helping the donor to make decisions for things like…
Unless you’re a professional attorney, you will not normally be paid for…
You’ll stop acting as the donor’s attorney if: the donor dies - the…
Giving people permission to make decisions about your money and property - how to use, register or cancel an enduring power of attorney
Acting as an attorney - duties, including registering a lasting power, starting to act, gifting, handling disputes and replacement attorney responsibilities.
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
Advice for British people with mental health needs, and their families and carers, while travelling or living abroad.
Guidance for commissioners and health professionals to make decisions about mental health services and interventions based on data and analysis.
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If your company is in difficulty, it's important to maintain good mental health.
If you have a long-term mental health condition you may be considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010
Report of the work of the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Taskforce.
Resources from the Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health programme to help local areas with prevention planning arrangements.
Mental health support and advice facilities for service personnel, reservists, veterans and service families.
How to make a lasting power of attorney (LPA): starting an application online, choosing an attorney, certifying a copy, changing an LPA.
Includes dealing with benefits, taxes and leaving care
Sets out when the Secretary of State can refer patients to the First-tier Tribunal under section 67 of the Mental Health Act and how to request a referral.
Code of practice giving guidance for decisions made under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Documents to support national and local organisations to improve the public’s mental health, and improve the lives of people with mental health problems.
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