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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
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…
Principles of informed choice applied in screening programmes
An overview of the accredited programme requirement for members of the judiciary
Apply for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa if you've been awarded a qualification by an eligible university in the last 5 years - eligibility, fees, documents, switch, bring your partner and children
Guidance for NHS regarding disclosure to individuals holding either a Lasting Power of Attorney or a deputyship.
Share your reference data for use in projects and services outside your organisation.
Alternatives to bankruptcy and the different types of agreements you can make with your creditors.
Make a victim personal statement to the Parole Board - who can make one, how to write it, and what happens at a parole hearing
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