Excessive delays at the OPG and the Court of Protection is driving reform in process for the registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney and the appointment of property and affairs deputies, enabling delegated decision makers to make decisions quickly. Once acting, delegated decision makers will often encounter health and social care services and funding obstacles and challenges. This session will cover:
- The Powers of Attorney Bill – what to expect from reform
- Changes to property and affairs deputy applications
- Deeds of Variation and the Court of Protection
- Deliberate deprivation case update
- Top ups for s117 aftercare update
Caroline Bielanska, Solicitor, TEP, Independent Consultant, Mediator, Author and Trainer

