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Report from the Geospatial Commission exploring the use of geospatial data in the property sector.
The aim of this programme was to promote the use of data to underpin better informed decision making in DFID
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…
Use data more effectively by improving your technology, infrastructure and processes.
How to appeal a decision by a Crown Court. Find out which forms you'll need and what the appeal process involves.
The government is making changes to the rules about making your own decisions. We are updating the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice and considering a new system of safeguards – the Liberty Protection Safeguards.
The What Works Network uses evidence to improve the design and delivery of public services.
Challenge a benefit decision - how to ask for a mandatory reconsideration, evidence you'll need, deadlines and what happens next.
Report from the Geospatial Commission explores land use challenges and demonstrates where innovative data analysis and evidence can support better land use decisions.
The UK government's design principles and examples of how they've been used.
This series brings together all documents relating to How we make decisions
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
This toolkit provides a guide for parents and carers to make financial decisions for a young person who lacks mental capacity.
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