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When and how you can make decisions for someone

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Every day we make decisions and choices about our lives; the ability to make these decisions is called mental capacity.

GOV.UK has more about when and how you can make decision for someone else, such as:

  • checking mental capacity
  • how to represent someone
  • when someone can choose you
  • helping someone make decisions
  • making decisions in someone’s best interests

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