There are different types of deputyship. This page will tell you about the differences between them.

Advice and practical tips for planning ahead when supporting an LGBT person living with dementia.

Read the most common queries that are asked about becoming a deputy for someone with dementia. 

Find out about the role of the Office of the Public Guardian in supervising and supporting deputies.

As a deputy, you will need to tell various organisations about your deputyship. You may also need to arrange a 'security bond'. This section has information on both these things.

If you are thinking of becoming a deputy for a person with dementia, it is important to consider the responsibilities involved. You will be taking on many duties, which this page will tell you about.

This page tells you about the application process for becoming a deputy for a person with dementia.

This section is for people who want to become a deputy for someone living in England and Wales. It also explains the difference between deputyship and a Lasting power of attorney (LPA).

Get details or organisations that can help provide information about advance decisions (Living wills).

Read our guidance on how to make and update an advance decision.

Read the most common queries we receive about advance decisions (Living wills).

This page describes the limits to the treatments and situations an advance decision covers.