Applying to become a deputy

Do you want to serve as someone's deputy if they are unable to make a decision for themselves?

Our Digital Support Service is here to help.

Also phrased as “lacking mental capacity”, you can become someone’s deputy if they cannot make a decision for themselves at the time a decision needs to be made.

Examples of why people may lack mental capacity include the person:

  • Having had a serious brain injury or illness
  • Having dementia
  • Having severe learning disabilities
Call 03300 160 051
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Who is the service for?

You may be eligible to use this free service if you:

  • Don't have regular access to a device or the internet

  • Don't feel confident completing online forms

What is a deputy?

A deputy is authorised by the Court of Protection to either make decisions on behalf of or help someone make decisions.

In this role, you will receive a court order from the Court of Protection, which will highlight what you can and cannot do.

Deputy type:

  • Property and financial affairs deputy which involves you doing things like paying the person’s bills or organise their pension.

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Who can apply to be a Deputy?

You can apply to be a deputy if:

  • You’re 18 or over 
  • You have the skills to make financial decisions for someone else

Deputies are usually close relatives or friends of the person who needs help making decisions.

How to apply:

For more information on how to apply to be a property and financial affairs deputy click here.

Contact us to receive free support:

If you do not have access to the internet or do not feel confident using it, contact us:

Call us 03300 160 051

Text “FORM” to 60777

Email us support@wearegroup.com

Please be aware this service does not provide legal advice or technical support for issues encountered when filling in an online form (such as error messages and frozen pages).