Overview

There may be times when you need help to make decisions in your best interest or tell people what you need. 

This may be short term due to mental health or permanent due to a learning disability or conditions like dementia. 

You can plan ahead and decide who you trust to make decisions that are right for you.  

You may want someone to: 

  • help speak up for you 
  • manage your money, bills and mortgage   
  • make decisions and your finances or your health and care 
  • manage your benefits 

Find out about your rights and making decisions when you cannot