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Office of the Public Guardian
Following sweeping changes about the way in which the issue of mental capacity should be treated new principles, a new Court of Protection (CoP) and a new Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) were introduced.
The role of the OPG is to help protect those who lack capacity by:
- keeping a register of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs)
- keeping a register of court orders appointing deputies
- supervising deputies acting under deputyship orders and working with other relevant organisations (for example, Social Services)
- sending CoP visitors to see people who may lack capacity or their attorneys to make particular decisions for them
- providing reports to the CoP as requested
- dealing with representations (including complaints) about attorneys or deputies
Dealing with the CoP and the OPG can be complex, long-winded, costly and frustrating. At Hart Brown our specialist lawyers are experienced in both the previous and the current regime and familiar with all of the many procedures.
To speak to someone who can help with OPG or CoP matters call, email or request a call back from one of our specialist lawyers.