The Carers Podcast is designed to share information that may be relevant to carers about topics that matter to them, which include:
Mental capacity explained
- What does the law state about mental capacity?
- Why is it important?
- How is it assessed?
- What can we do in light of a relative having certain conditions?
Managing someone’s affairs
- Powers of attorney (appointeeship, ordinary, lasting powers)
- Recourse to the court of protection (financial and welfare orders)
- Welfare/financial concerns (safeguarding)
End of life planning
- Making wishes clear (welfare LPA, advanced directive)
- Access to hospice services
- Making a will, funeral and burial plans, fast track CHC
