Report a concern about an attorney, deputy or guardian
Contact the Office of the Public Guardian if you have concerns about:
- a registered lasting power of attorney
- a registered enduring power of attorney
- a deputy appointed by the Court of Protection
- a guardian for someone who is missing
Your concern could be about, for example, the misuse of money or decisions that are not in the best interests of the person they’re responsible for.
This guide is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).
How to report
You can either:
- use the concern raising form
- write to, email or call the Office of the Public Guardian
You’ll usually get a quicker response if you use the form.
Either way, include in your report:
- the donor or client’s details (including full name, address and date of birth)
- the date you first noticed the concern
- any evidence you have to support the concern – for example, financial records
- what you know about the donor or client’s mental capacity, including copies of any mental capacity reports or names of who might have these
- your contact details
If you do not have all of this information, you can still report a concern.
After you make your report, the Office of the Public Guardian will then check if it has the legal authority to investigate.
Contact the Office of the Public Guardian
Office of the Public Guardian
opg.safeguardingunit@publicguardian.gov.uk
Telephone: 0115 934 2777
Textphone: 0115 934 2778
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Wednesday, 10am to 5pm
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Office of the Public Guardian
PO Box 16185
Birmingham
B2 2WH
Other ways to report a concern
You can also contact:
- Jobcentre Plus for concerns about benefits
- your local adult social services for concerns about care or safeguarding
- the Care Quality Commission or the Care Inspectorate Wales if you’re concerned about someone who’s living in a care home
Call 999 if someone is in immediate danger or your local police if you think someone has committed a criminal offence.