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Apply to the Court of Protection for a one-off decision if you're concerned about someone's personal welfare, property or financial affairs.

• Overview

  Apply to the Court of Protection if both of the following apply: you’re…

• How to apply

  Download and fill in: an application form (COP1) - send the original and 2…

• Tell other people you've applied

  The Court of Protection will send you a copy of your application forms -…

• What happens next

  You’ll hear from the Court of Protection after you’ve ‘served notice’…

A list of one-off statistical releases published by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).

• Updated: 22 June 2026

Guidance if you received a lower level of benefit after moving to Universal Credit, and this was due to a decision to end your old 'legacy' benefit, which was found to be incorrect.

• Updated: 23 June 2026

Claiming your State Pension later - extra State Pension, backdated arrears and lump sum payments.

The Christmas Bonus is a one-off tax-free £10 payment to people who get certain benefits - what you'll get, eligibility, how to claim

You may be able to get a one-off payment if you've been diagnosed with diffuse mesothelioma, and your exposure to asbestos happened in the UK

How to become and act as a Court of Protection deputy - eligibility, responsibilities, how to apply, fees, supervision and when your deputyship ends.

Apply for financial support if you need an advance or hardship payment before your next Universal Credit payment.

Manage money in a Court Funds Office account for someone if you're authorised by the Court of Protection - interest, statements, investments, deposits, withdrawals, closing an account and complaints

Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply