Posts tagged “mental capacity”

Writing a living Will

Posted on 10th May 2024

Campaigner, Esther Rantzen, continues to raise important matters even as she deals with her own health issues.

She inspired a debate in the Houses of Parliament about medical assistance for people at the end of their life. The debate was in response to a petition signed by over 200,000 people.

supporting someone at the end of their life is much easier if they have use their wishes known in a living Will.

Continuing healthcare – things you should know

Posted on 11th October 2023

If, like the sman and his carer, you have continuing healthcare needs you can receive free support from the NHS

If you or your loved ones have complex long-term healthcare needs free NHS care is avaiable.

Why eight out of 10 claims for funded nursing care fail

Posted on 25th August 2023

Many people are paying for their nursing home care from their savings or by selling their home. This is despite provision for the NHS to pay for their care.

If you can’t look after yourself at home any longer, your local authority or the NHS should provide your care. If you don’t need nursing care your local authority will carry out an assessment to decide how much you should contribute. Your care will only be fully funded if your assets fall below £23,250. If you need nursing care, the NHS should pay.

If you're a wheelchair user and need medical care you could qualify for NHS funding

Power of attorney reforms are important for our ageing population

Posted on 15th May 2023

If you're unable to make decisions for yourself and LPA lets someone hold you hand.

A lasting power of attorney (LPA) allows you to give someone responsibility for your finances, property or care if you’re unable to make decisions for yourself. You can choose a partner, friend, relation or trusted professional.

Vulnerable people need protection as guidance changes

Posted on 26th August 2022

The Law Society of England and Wales has highlighted the importance of protecting people who might lack capacity to make decisions about their care.

The Law Society has raised concerns in its response to the government’s proposed changes to the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice.

Like this butterfly, vulnerable people need to be protected from unfair deprivation of liberty

Why mental capacity is important

Posted on 9th March 2021

Having mental capacity is one of the conditions that you must meet for your Will to be valid. This means you must be able to understand and retain information for long enough to weigh it up and make a decision. You must also be able to communicate the decision you have made.