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OPG updates Mental Capacity Act 2005 guidance with new contact details

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Published on: 27 May 2025

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LNB News 27/05/2025

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Issue Date: 27 May 2025

Published Date: 27 May 2025

Jurisdiction(s): England and Wales

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The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has updated its guidance document, 'Making decisions: who decides when you can't?' This guidance details how the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA 2005) affects individuals who have lost mental capacity. The update adds contact centre information and international contact numbers to the existing guidance, which assists individuals in planning for a potential future loss of decision-making capacity. The guidance, applicable in England and Wales, continues to provide valuable information on health, welfare, and financial decision-making processes under the MCA 2005..

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