Office of the Public Guardian
Overview
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) protects people in England and Wales who may not have the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves, such as about their health and finance.
They also help people plan ahead for someone to make certain important decisions for them, should they become unable to do so because they lack mental capacity.
They support the Public Guardian in carrying out the legal functions of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
They are responsible for:
- taking action where there are concerns about an attorney or deputy
- registering lasting and enduring powers of attorney, so that people can choose who they want to make decisions for them
- maintaining the public register of deputies and people who have been given lasting and enduring powers of attorney
- supervising deputies appointed by the Court of Protection, and making sure they carry out their work in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- looking into reports of abuse against registered attorneys or deputies.
Overview
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) protects people in England and Wales who may not have the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves, such as about their health and finance.
They support the Public Guardian in carrying out the legal functions of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
They are responsible for:
- taking action where there are concerns about an attorney or deputy
- registering lasting and enduring powers of attorney, so that people can choose who they want to make decisions for them
- maintaining the public register of deputies and people who have been given lasting and enduring powers of attorney
- supervising deputies appointed by the Court of Protection, and making sure they carry out their work in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- looking into reports of abuse against registered attorneys or deputies.
Contact Details
Phone:
0300 456 0300
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/office-of-the-public-guardian
Address:
Office of the Public Guardian, PO Box 16185, Birmingham B2 2WH
Other Info
Opening times:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30am to 5pm
Wednesday 10am to 5pm
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Last updated:
30th March 2023
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