Useful Links
Guide to making and registering your lasting power of attorney
Created by the Office of the Public Guardian, this guide gives you information about making and registering your lasting power of attorney (LPA). It will be helpful to read this guide through before starting your LPA form to ensure no errors are made. You can also refer to it section by section whilst filling in your application.
Lasting Power of Attorney Forms
Depending which type of attorney you are looking to appoint, financial or health, all forms are available to download from the Government website. They are available in accessible formats, and are provided with helpful guides. If you have any questions, or need any support completing the forms, our experienced team are available to help.
Deputyship Application Form and Guidance
You can apply to become someone’s deputy if they ‘lack mental capacity’. This means they cannot make a decision for themselves at the time it needs to be made. The Government provide application forms and helpful guides to support the application. If you need any additional help with your application, please reach out to our experienced team.
Mental Capacity Act Resource Pack
This resource pack has been created by Mencap, for family carers of people with a learning disability, who are unable to make major decisions themselves.
Making Decisions: A Guide for Family, Friends and Other Unpaid Carers
This booklet provides information on the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and how it will affect you. It is for anyone who helps to care for someone over 16 who is unable to make some or all decisions.