Becoming an Adult

Information covered in this chapter

What happens at 18?

The Mental Capacity Act (MCA)

The Office of the Public Guardian

The Court of Protection (CoP)

Mental Capacity Assessments

Power of Attorney vs Deputyship

    • Ordinary Power of Attorney
    • Lasting Power of Attorney
    • Deputyship

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLs)

Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA)

Resources

Tips For parents

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