Court of Protection
The Court of Protection is based in London and has jurisdiction over the personal welfare, property and financial affairs of people who are unable to make decisions for themselves due to a lack of mental capacity.
The Court of Protection has the power to appoint “Deputies” to make decisions on behalf of someone who lacks mental capacity whose powers are considerable.
Our highly experienced Court of Protection experts will explain all the options to you, and listen to your needs; any decisions made will always be in the best interests of the person involved.
Our Experts
"The visitor advised that staff appear to have a good level of insight and knowledge into the case and are dealing with the current issues. They have built good relationships with social care and the carers for Joyce and strive to maintain an appropriate and functional relationship with Joyce's son whilst being aware of the risk."
Office of the Public Guardian – Assurance Visit 2024
Read Google Reviews"Di has a good understanding of the client and the family dynamics. The deputy actions and decisions are considerate of her wishes and show a real human understanding of the complexities of the situation. Diane has worked hard at maintaining family relationships in Julia's best interests."
Office of the Public Guardian – Assurance Visit 2024
Read Google Reviews"You have demonstrated that you fully understand the procedures for securing the client's finances and assets upon initial receipt of a deputyship order and for monitoring, maintaining, and reviewing the personal circumstances of each of the clients throughout the duration of the deputyship."
Office of the Public Guardian – Assurance Visit 2024
Read Google Reviews"From the case files selected for review it was clearly evidenced that you maintained organised files and records and that tasks are delegated amongst staff members as appropriate, but for any significant decisions, the deputy is consulted with and makes the final decision."
Office of the Public Guardian – Assurance Visit 2024
Read Google Reviews"It was demonstrated that you contact the relevant people to gain insight into the client's wishes when making decisions in their best interests. These have included family, care home staff, case managers etc. Visits are also made to the client yourself by either or your colleagues."
Office of the Public Guardian – Assurance Visit 2024
Read Google Reviews"The visitor has advised us that the contents of the case files selected for review confirmed your responses regarding the 5 statutory principles of the Mental Capacity Act and that the principles are applied to your management of the deputyship cases."
Office of the Public Guardian – Assurance Visit 2024
Read Google Reviews"If you have any concerns in relation to the health and welfare of your clients you can raise a safeguarding concern with either their care provider, Social Worker or Local Authority Safeguarding Vulnerable Adult's Team or the police. You may also contact the office of the Public Guardian to discuss any concerns you have."
Office of the Public Guardian – Assurance Visit 2024
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