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The Court of Protection was established by the Mental Capacity Act (2005). The court will take responsibility for P when there is evidence confirming they lack the requisite capacity to manage their p...
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An application was made by a professional deputy to replace the existing property and affairs deputy at Cumbria County Council, in seven different cases. This was because the cases did not meet the cr...
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An application was submitted to the Court of Protection seeking the discharge of P from his current care home, to return home with an appropriate care package. This application was initiated following...
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Being appointed as a property and affairs deputy carries the sometimes onerous task of ensuring that a self-assessment tax return has been filed on behalf of P, should one be required. An accountant c...
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A Disabled Facility Grant (DFG) is a grant provided by a local council, to fund adaptation works to a property in order to meet a disabled person’s needs and make it more accessible for them. In...
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A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document which allows a donor to appoint one of more persons, known as attorneys, to make decisions for them. These decisions can be related to health and...
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The Court of Protection has powers to grant health and welfare deputyships in line with The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA). MCA 2005 lists the following five principles which are imperative when an...
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The Equality Act 2010 was introduced to ensure that those with protected characteristics are safeguarded against discrimination. ‘Disability’ is defined under Section 6 of the Equality Act 2010...
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