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OPG Investigations on the rise
A new report published in the Telegraph has highlighted a rise in financial abuse cases being dealt with. Hundreds of vulnerable individuals are being exploited by “deputies” each year according to…
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Mediation is live!
A nationwide mediation scheme for Deputies has gone live. The scheme has the aim of mediating in cases where there are disputes, exploring if affected parties can come to an agreement before having…
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Elder abuse – Police fail to act
A new report on elder abuse has been issued by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) highlights the failure of Police forces and the Crown Prosecution…
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Farewell and Hello
Alan Eccles, Public Guardian and Chief Executive of the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG), retires from service at the end of June. His successor, who takes up his role on the 1st July, is Nick…
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LPS – Prepare for change
Liberty Protection Safeguards are due to be implemented in the autumn next year, later than initially expected. Caroline Dinenage, Care Minister, announced that they would come into force from 1…
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New OPG Blog – Investigations
Head of investigations at the OPG,Ria Baxendale, has published a new blog on the OPG website setting out how they (the OPG) deal with investigations of Deputies and Attornies. You can read more here:…
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New OPG business plan
The Office of the Public Guardian have published their buisness plan for the year ahead, setting out their vision and targets for the next year. Over the past year the OPG appeared to have hit the…
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Public Health Act Funerals “Not fit for purpose”
Originally published on Legal Fures - 10/06/19 - Though not necessarily under the remit of Deputyship, many teams will undertake PHA Funerals or have some involvement with them: The…
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OPG Issue new Investment Guidance
The Office of the Public Guardian has issued new guidance on Investments. The guide is for those managing LPA's and Deputyship orders. It sets out what can and cannot be done, gives links to…
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Frenkel Topping Deputy Day
Frenkel Topping held their annual Deputy Day in London on May 9th. The focus of the day was on Safeguarding. Delegates heard from Senior Judge Hilder at the event, as well as Paul Tregoning from the…
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