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Seeking views on potential changes to accessing limited funds belonging to an individual who lacks mental capacity without a Lasting Power of Attorney or Court of Protection order.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Find out about the Office of the Public Guardian's policy on protecting adults at risk of abuse or neglect.
1. Office of the Public Guardian 1.1 The Office of the Public Guardian…
This consultation sets out a number of proposals that have been developed to modernise lasting powers of attorney.
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.
This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Code of Practice and implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards.
Find out about the Office of the Public Guardian's (OPG) role and approach in dealing with adults at risk.
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