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Apply to search the Office of the Public Guardian registers to see if they have a Lasting Power of Attorney, deputy or guardian acting on their behalf
Guardian's Allowance help if you're looking after a child who is not your own - rates, eligibility, how to claim, appeal a decision.
You could get Guardian’s Allowance if you’re bringing up a child whose…
The Guardian Allowance rate is: £21.75 a week per child tax-free paid on…
To get Guardian’s Allowance all of the following must apply: you’re…
To avoid losing money, claim Guardian’s Allowance as soon as the child…
If your circumstances change, your entitlement to Guardian’s Allowance…
The Cabinet Office has announced that Dr Nicola Byrne will continue in her role as National Data Guardian for three more years, until March 2027.
Find out how to apply to become a child's special guardian.
Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) helps people in England and Wales to stay in control of decisions about their health and finance and make important decisions for others who cannot decide for themselves. OPG is an executive agency, sponsored...
This page provides guidance on how OPG is responding to the coronavirus pandemic. It will be updated when new information is available.
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
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.
Sir Martyn Oliver spoke about the Big Listen, the changes Ofsted is making and taking the time to collaboratively build a better education system for all.
How to make a lasting power of attorney (LPA): starting an application online, choosing an attorney, certifying a copy, changing an LPA.
The National Data Guardian advises the health and adult social care system in England to help ensure that people’s confidential information is kept safe and used properly. NDG works with the Department of Health and Social Care .
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
Acting as an attorney - duties, including registering a lasting power, starting to act, gifting, handling disputes and replacement attorney responsibilities.
Find out how the Office of the Public Guardian protects adults at risk from abuse or neglect.
Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho has appointed Dr Golby as the National Energy System Operator's (NESO) inaugural chair
Guide for parents and legal guardians about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
Contact the Office of the Public Guardian if you have concerns about an attorney, deputy, guardian or a decision they've made for someone else
Resources to support Antibiotic Guardian, the UK-wide campaign to improve and reduce antibiotic prescribing and use.
Find out about the ways people can make certain decisions for you or do certain things on your behalf
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