Applying to be a Deputy?

[jp1003]

I am trying to complete the forms to apply to become my daughters deputy but need to find someone to carry out the Mental Capacity Assessment, can you recommend anyone? Also, there is no father present in her life, are the courts likely to want to contact him during the process. Any helpful advice would help me as she turns 18 this year and am concerned about the decision making process and best interests.

[Hidden]

Can't you ask your GP/doctor?

[jp1003 in reply to Hidden]

The Social Workers reckon they are the ones to do it but frankly can't trust their systems based on the poor assessments and change in workers regularly. Good shout will try and call the GP today.

[Midnightmillie]

Our GP did the assessment, we had to book a double appointment at the surgery and I paid him £120 to do it. Hope that helps.

[Barry315]

Try TSF Consultants.

tsfconsultants.co.uk

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[redsails]

Perhaps you could contact your local Carers Centre, there may be someone there who can help you fill in the forms and if not they will certainly be able to direct you to someone who can. Good luck.

[JacksDad]

The most comprehensive capacity assessment I have witnessed on my step-son was carried out by the GP who had known him since birth. I have also seen social workers carry out assessments, but there might be a vested interest there, and in my experience they have not been as thorough as those done by the GP. You could also consider a manager at a care/respite facility should they know your daughter well.

As part of the process, you will have to list all the people that might be connected to your daughter, including her father. I did this for my step-son; the last address I had for his father was for some years previously, so I posted a copy of the application to him at this address,and unsurprisingly never heard any more. Your obligation, I believe, is simply to deliver a copy of the application to the people you list (and its advisable to list everyone who has a connection) at their last known address.

Good luck!

[Charlie2750 Community friend]

I was considering becoming a Deputy but decided against it because of expense and the not needing this. £400 for deputy as well as GP cost £400 is for only one part either health and welfare and £400 for money. The Mental capacity act is about specific questions such as does your daughter understand decisions about money?

My son is 34 and does not know the value of a pound coin.I am an appointee which means I can cash and bank his benefits.I wanted to be his deputy so that I could buy premium bonds on his behalf but then decided against this and although I purchased these on line I got concerned that if he won a million they visit and might decline! Also if he has £6000 in savings this affects his Employment Support Allowance which is a benefit that is allowable after age of 18?.

Are you applying for health and welfare because unless you really have a problem with the NHS this may not be essential.Our NHS is excellent but maybe I am bias because for 50 years I was a nurse until I retired.The NHS will always help you to make the best decisions around health.