Looking into applying to be a Deputy for my son under Court of Protection. Are there disadvantages?

SteveE

Alex_Scope said:

Thanks so much for sharing @niknak7278 I'm pleased to hear your experience with Mencap has been so positive. 

How are you getting on @SteveE?

Thanks for following up! We move at snail's pace, I'm afraid, and have a number of other pressing matters that need our time, one or two of which may help clarify the need to go through the Court of Protection route or not. But I should email Mencap for advice as it shouldn't take long to write and send one. We're not giving up! 

Libby_Alumni

Thanks for updating us all @SteveE I'm sorry to hear that not much progress has been made, but I think it's definitely a positive step in the right direction, emailing Mencap and asking for their advice too. 

If you need any further support or having other questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us. 

Libby

freespirit5914

Hi my latest experience with the court of protection or as they are called OPG is not great, they are starting to get too involved in trying to run my daughter’s life, where as before I could do whatever was needed for my daughter they are now wanting me to ask permission for things I used to be able to do for the best. I would suggest getting advice from a solicitor to get power of attorney that way you have more control. I would like to know if anyone knows how to come out of the court of protection control. I am consulting solicitors 

SteveE

freespirit5914 said:

Hi my latest experience with the court of protection or as they are called OPG is not great, they are starting to get too involved in trying to run my daughter’s life, where as before I could do whatever was needed for my daughter they are now wanting me to ask permission for things I used to be able to do for the best. I would suggest getting advice from a solicitor to get power of attorney that way you have more control. I would like to know if anyone knows how to come out of the court of protection control. I am consulting solicitors 

Power of Attorney requires the 'cared-for' to give consent before it is granted. That may be OK for you and would be the best route, in my humble view. Others can't take the PoA route and so are stuck with Court of Protection. We haven't progressed applying for CoP due to poor health and need to avoid (more) stress! Good luck and thanks for the warning above.