Explains that creating a lasting power of attorney is quick and easy, especially when using the online service. The service guides users through answering the questions and explains the process along the way. The service can be found here: service at www.lastingpowerofattorney.service.gov.uk/home.

Signposts to key information on mental capacity and power of attorney, and to the relevant legislation, including: the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (England and Wales; the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986; and the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000.

Ann explains how simple she found it to make a lasting power of attorney using the new digital service on GOV.UK.

Information covering the MCA, how its assessed, helping people to make their own decisions, best interests, Lasting Powers of Attorney, the Court of Protection, and professionals’ duties under MCA.

This set of three presentations and case studies used in joint Housing LIN/CSHS training summarises provisions of the MCA as they relate to providers of supported housing and explore some of the issues.

UK Government’s publications, guidance and forms relating to lasting power of attorney.

This guidance has been drawn up with the approval of the senior judge of the Court of Protection, and sets out the circumstances when it may be necessary to make an application, and puts in place streamlined procedures for receiving applications relating to more than one person, thereby simplifying some parts of the court procedure.

Court of Protection forms including the applications to make decisions on someone’s behalf; to become someone’s deputy; to authorise a deprivation of liberty; and applications relating to powers of attorney.

The Office of the Public Guardian’s website. It contains resources and guidance on a range of topics, including: making a lasting power of attorney; using a lasting power of attorney; viewing a lasting power of attorney; claiming a power of attorney refund online; how to make, register or end a lasting power of attorney; deputies: acting on behalf of someone who lacks mental capacity; claiming a deputyship fee refund; completing the deputy report online; managing a missing person’s finances and property; and reporting a concern about an attorney, deputy or guardian.

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 note has been produced to offer guidance to Councils about when the intervention of the Court of Protection may be needed in relation to welfare decisions where a person lacks mental capacity for the decision. Any decision in relation to an application to Court must be informed by the Mental Capacity Act (MCA), the MCA Code of Practice and case law. This is a short summary and overview and not legal advice, which should always be sought in individual situations.

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.