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Making decisions for someone else
Concerns about a vulnerable person
If you know someone who lacks the mental capacity (is unable) to make decisions for themselves it is important you let someone know
How to decide if a person lacks mental capacity
Find out how a person's mental capacity can be assessed and if they need someone to help them make decisions
Objecting to the registration of Lasting Power of Attorney
Find out how to object if someone you know is giving power to an attorney to make decisions on their behalf
Becoming a deputy and your responsibilities
Find out about your responsibilities and what decisions you can make for someone else if you have been appointed as their deputy
Concerns about an attorney, deputy or a decision made for someone else
Find out what you can do if you think an attorney or deputy is not making decisions in the best interest of the person they are responsible for
Cancelling or ending a deputy's responsibilities
Find out about how and when a deputy might not be able to continue making decisions for someone else
Understanding the Mental Capacity Act
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 for England and Wales supports and protects people who may lack capacity to make some decisions
The Court of Protection and how it appoints deputies
If you have a family member, friend or neighbour who you think is having difficulties making decisions then they may need someone appointed to make these decisions for them
Making an application to the Court of Protection
If you know or care for someone who is having difficulties making decisions you may need to apply to the Court of Protection so that you (or someone else) can make decisions for them
Urgent and fast-track applications to the Court of Protection
Find out how to make an urgent application to the Court of Protection, or get them to fast-track a new or existing application
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Mental health advice from the NHS
The NHS choices website offers help and advice on both dementia and depression
