Although the Court of Protection (the court) can make a one-off order in respect of a person who lacks capacity, this is not always the best solution. When it is not, the court can order that a deputy be appointed to deal with the issue in question or to act on an ongoing basis, particularly if the incapacity is likely to continue into the future. The power of the court to appoint a deputy is contained in section 16 of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA 2005). This Practice Note explains the procedure for making a first application to appoint a health and welfare deputy. For guidance on making an application to appoint a property and affairs deputy, which has followed an upfront notification procedure since January 2023, see Practice Note: Application to appoint a property and financial affairs deputy. For guidance as to whom may be appointed as deputy and the factors the court will consider in assessing an application, see Practice Note: Choosing the deputy. For guidance on removing