This resource provides information and advice about deputyship for a person with dementia. It covers the types of deputyship; duties of a deputy and limits to a deputy’s powers; how to apply to become a deputy for a person with dementia; who to inform when you become a deputy; supervision and support from the Office of the Public Guardian; deputies and dementia – frequently asked questions.

This factsheet explains how advance decisions and advance statements work,
and what they can and cannot do. It also provides practical advice to help
draft an advance decision.

This factsheet explains what an LPA is and why individuals might consider making one. It also provides practical advice and information about how to appoint an attorney, and what powers can be given to them.

This factsheet explains what mental capacity is, outlines the key principles or rules of the Mental Capacity Act, and looks at how it can be applied when planning for the future. Topics covered include decision-making and mental capacity; the principles of the Mental Capacity Act; assessing capacity; making decisions; planning ahead; and when someone hasn’t planned ahead – deputyship.

This factsheet outlines the responsibilities of a deputy, how to apply to become
one, and factors to consider before deciding to do so.

This guidance explains how a person can manage a bank or building society account on another person’s behalf, including on behalf of a person who does not have mental capacity. It describes the circumstances in which this is possible and how it can be done. It also sets out the documents that need to be shown the bank or building society to be able to manage the account. This guidance applies to England and Wales.

A brief overview of deprivation of liberty safeguards, looking at what deprivation of liberty means, its practical implications, and how it may affect family members or my friends.

This factsheet explains what advance decisions to refuse treatment (‘living will’) and advance statements are, why individuals might want to prepare one or both of them, requirements for drawing them up, and ways to ensure other people know they exist.

This guide can help service users make sure that their wishes are followed if – for whatever reason – they are no longer able to make their own decisions or tell people what they are. Whether it’s making a temporary arrangement to pay bills while they are in hospital or appointing someone they trust to manage their affairs for the longer term, this guide will take them through all the options, help them decide which ones are right for them and how to go about getting them sorted.

This resource explains different aspects of planning ahead for people who have dementia (‘advance care planning’). Sections cover: what is an advance statement; why should I consider making an advance decision or advance statement; will the doctor have to follow my advance decision or advance statement; what an advance decision cannot do; how to make an advance decision; frequently asked questions.

A free tool to support people to draft an advance decision or advance statement online.

This leaflet clarifies how people can plan ways, with their families, to ensure their wishes are taken into account if through illness they cannot take decisions for themselves.