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Supernova
Supernova Community member Posts: 1 Listener
edited May 2021 in Children, parents, and families
Good Evening! I’m new on here & wanted advice & support where possible.
I will keep it as brief as possible. So I am a single parent, won a small negligence amount for my sons birth and therefore from the High Court I was given a court of protection deputy. 
My question is as parental control ends at 18, the deputy is taking over his well-being & financials. This leaves me possibly living in an annexe, whilst care is brought in for my son. I am middle aged, no family, no support, no friends, on everyday living PIP & carers etc. So all my benefits for my son will go to the deputy.
So firstly, shifted into an annexe, secondly, no income.
I know my son well, they don’t.
How can this be done, with the parent that’s been there every minute of everyday just thrown to one side? Does anyone have any experience of this, or know of anyone in the same situation please? Unsure how either of us will cope. He is not his real age, but several years younger. 
If anyone has any advice I would really appreciate your comments. Thank you 
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  • Cher_Alumni
    Cher_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,741 Disability Gamechanger
    edited December 2020
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    Hello and welcome to our community @Supernova I'm sorry you meet us in these circumstances but I do hope we can help. 

    Unfortunately, my personal knowledge of deputyships is very limited so I'm unable to offer any advice.  I'd perhaps be inclined to get legal advice from The Law Centre or through an advisor on the Advice Local website.

    I didn't want to not reply though as this must be such a hard situation and my heart really does go out to you.  I've marked this post as unanswered and I'm hoping someone with more knowledgeable clout than me comes along soon!

    I really do hope things go well for you both.  If ever you need a vent, we are here to listen.  
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  • emmarenshaw
    emmarenshaw Community member Posts: 710 Pioneering
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    Hi @Supernova I’m sorry I can’t offer any advice myself on your query apart from maybe visiting your local Citizens.Advice Bureau to see if they can assist you. Welcome to the community,  and if you need anything else or have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask us. Please keep us posted with how you are getting on.
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  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,492 Disability Gamechanger
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    Welcome to the community @Supernova :) Have you been able to get in touch with Citizens Advice, or seek any legal advice? I'm sorry that I don't have an answer for you either! 
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  • Ross_Alumni
    Ross_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,652 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @Supernova

    How is everything going? Have you been able to get any answers with this?
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  • SuePaul07
    SuePaul07 Community member Posts: 7 Connected
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    Hi @Supernova.  The Mental Capacity Act 2005 comes with an associated Code of Practice and the Deputies themselves have a set of standards they are supposed to adhere to.  I used to be a Court of Protection Deputy so I have some experience in this area.  They're supposed to work with you, not ignore you and you have the ability to complain and have their work checked.  I hope this is helpful. SuePaul07  
    Best wishes
    Sue

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