What Are Professional Deputies Actually Expected To Do?

Independent social worker reviewing deputyship paperwork and best interests records for a professional deputy

A professional deputy appointed by the Court of Protection is expected to act within four standards set by the Office of the Public Guardian: making best interests decisions properly, engaging meaningfully with the person they represent (P), managing finances responsibly, and safeguarding health and welfare. Each standard needs to be evidenced, not assumed. Independent social … Read more

What is a Professional Deputy, and What Do They Do?

What Is a Professional Deputy and What Do They Do?

A professional deputy is someone appointed by the Court of Protection to make decisions on behalf of an adult who no longer has the mental capacity to make those decisions themselves. In most cases, they are solicitors or other suitably qualified professionals with experience in managing complex financial or welfare matters under the Mental Capacity … Read more