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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
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How to use focus groups to evaluate your digital health product.
Guidance for local authorities, trusts, schools, colleges and FE institutions about who owns DfE loaned devices, asset management and loan agreements.
Good Practice Guide (GPG) 45 helps you decide how to check someone's identity.
Compare different evaluation approaches and choose an appropriate method.
How the Youth Custody Service places a young person in custody, and how to question a placement decision.
How to make a lasting power of attorney (LPA): starting an application online, choosing an attorney, certifying a copy, changing an LPA.
Find out if you are eligible for the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme and how to apply.
During Debt Awareness Week, we talk to Neil Sutton, a senior leader within the bankruptcy and Debt Relief Order teams at the Insolvency Service, about some of the options that can help people on their journey out of debt.
DCMS is seeking views on how we prioritise out of school support for young people and how we could improve DCMS’ offer for young people.
How to hold charity trustee and member meetings, including AGMs, so you can make decisions legally and your charity can run effectively.
What to do if you're asked to do jury service - taking time off work, delaying jury service, claiming expenses. Includes information from the withdrawn 5222, 5222A and Juror Charter guidance.
The rules for charities that want to support, or oppose, a change in government policy or the law.
Find out how you should prepare for a telephone or video court or tribunal hearing and what to expect on the day.
Guidance on the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage for organisations who offer work experience, including placements and internships.
How to protect, advise and support victims of forced marriage, including information and practice guidelines for professionals.
This page provides a collection of online media literacy resources and events.
Decide whether to set up a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO), a charitable company or an unincorporated association or trust.
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