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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.
Apply to the Court of Protection if both of the following apply: you’re…
Download and fill in: an application form (COP1) - send the original and 2…
The Court of Protection will send you a copy of your application forms -…
You’ll hear from the Court of Protection after you’ve ‘served notice’…
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
You may be able to get a payment if you’ve been diagnosed with the…
The 2008 scheme You’ll get one payment. The amount you’ll get depends on…
The 2008 scheme You can claim a one-off payment if you: are not entitled…
The 2008 scheme You may be able to claim if you were the dependant of a…
The 2008 scheme Fill in a mesothelioma payment claim form and provide…
Find out when you can use rebated diesel, biodiesel or kerosene in vehicles and other machinery.
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
How to become and act as a Court of Protection deputy - eligibility, responsibilities, how to apply, fees, supervision and when your deputyship ends.
Guidance for local authorities on how to access the local government income compensation scheme for lost sales, fees and charges as a result of COVID-19.
Guidance for Police and Crime Commissioners on how to access the income loss recovery scheme for lost sales, fees and charges as a result of COVID-19.
How to dismiss staff fairly, working within dismissal rules and dealing with dismissals relating to whistleblowing
How to account for VAT on goods that you give away, exchange or offset.
How to use an interrupted time series to evaluate your digital health product.
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