A quick overview of what a DWP Appointee is and when you might become one for a disabled young person. DWP stands for Department of Work and Pensions.
Discussing the difference between a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and a Deputyship.
This is a guide from hft who are on a mission to make lives of learning disabled people better. I regularly refer to their guide to the care act and this guide about money matters is equally good and easy to read.
If your young person was born between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011 you might have a Child Trust Fund (CTF) for them. This document is an overview of what is a CTF and how to access the money when your young person turns 18.
A link to easy read guides from Mencap for people supporting a person making an LPA, the person making the LPA and the certificate provider. And a brief explanation about the difference between LPA and deputyship.
Notes written up by Sue Robson from a Renaissance Legal webinar on 11 September 2024 about wills and trusts – these notes have not been checked by Renaissance or any legal expert.
Links to sample forms – the PIP1 form and the actual claim form – PIP2. You can’t print this off – if you want to make a PIP application you need to contact the PIP helpline and request that a form be sent to you.
This document is a quick overview about what a Limited Capability for Work (LCW) or a Limited Capability for Work Related Activities (LCWRA) means for a person applying for Universal Credit
This document is a short overview of who can be an Attorney and the process. Please note: I have no legal experience. These are notes that I have written up following webinars aimed at parents and carers. They have not been checked by a solicitor.
Notes about Lasting Power of Attorney written up following webinars aimed at parents and carers. These notes contain quite a lot of detail. Please note: I have no legal experience. These are notes that I have written up following webinars aimed at parents and carers. They have not been checked by a solicitor.
Overview notes about a Court of Protection Deputyship. These are notes that I have written up following webinars aimed at parents and carers. They have not been checked by a solicitor and I do not have legal experience. It is intended to be a quick overview. There is extensive information on the government website.