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If you know someone who lacks the mental capacity (is unable) to make decisions for themselves it is important you let someone know
Find out how a person's mental capacity can be assessed and if they need someone to help them make decisions
Find out how to object if someone you know is giving power to an attorney to make decisions on their behalf
Find out about your responsibilities and what decisions you can make for someone else if you have been appointed as their deputy
Find out what you can do if you think an attorney or deputy is not making decisions in the best interest of the person they are responsible for
Find out about how and when a deputy might not be able to continue making decisions for someone else
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 for England and Wales supports and protects people who may lack capacity to make some decisions
If you have a family member, friend or neighbour who you think is having difficulties making decisions then they may need someone appointed to make these decisions for them
If you know or care for someone who is having difficulties making decisions you may need to apply to the Court of Protection so that you (or someone else) can make decisions for them
Find out how to make an urgent application to the Court of Protection, or get them to fast-track a new or existing application