not yet been registered, unless you decide to replace this with an LPA. EPAs and LPAs are defined in ‘Help with managing your money’ available at the website www.publicguardian.gov.uk A Deputy The Court of Protection may make someone your Deputy. The Deputy can make certain decisions for you if you cannot decide everything yourself. A Deputy must act in your best interest and will only be appointed where it is appropriate for your needs. The Deputy will be monitored by the Office of the Public Guardian which will ensure that the Deputy is doing their job properly. The Deputy could be given the responsibility for making decisions about either your finances or welfare, or both in some circumstances. An application is required to the Court of Protection by the person seeking to control your finances. More information concerning this can be obtained from the
Office of the Public Guardian. Visit www.publicguardian.gov.uk An Appointee An application can be made to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for someone to act as your Appointee. This allows them to receive all your benefits on your behalf. An application will need to be made by the person looking to take over control of your benefits. Visit www.dwp.gov.uk Further details can be found on the Department of Health and Social Care’s website, www.dh.gov.uk and the DWP website, www.dwp.gov.uk It may also be possible for your local council to assist in looking after your finances by becoming the Appointee or Deputy. Please contact your local council’s Customer Service Centre for further advice. See page 5.
Dementia Dementia Care Advice Service Northamptonshire Carers is the central point of contact for the Dementia Care Advice Service, in partnership with Alzheimer’s Society Northamptonshire. The Dementia Care Advice Service offers support for the person living with dementia and/or their carer. The support line can offer an understanding ear and practical advice. Family carers are also entitled to an assessment of their needs which can take place by phone, online or face-to-face in their own home. This will look at their individual needs – which may include planning for the future or managing a stressful situation – and may result in a referral for respite or being signposted to specialist organisations, such as for benefit advice or for services and support. Northamptonshire Carers also support people living with other long-term conditions. By working in partnership, Northamptonshire Carers is able to offer a wider variety of services including support groups, access to leisure activities and peer supporters (people who have been carers themselves) who are able to follow up with families beyond the assessment stage.
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Carers’ Support Line: 01933 677907 Email: carers@northamptonshire-carers.org Web: www.northamptonshire-carers.org Write to: Northamptonshire Carers, 123 Midland Road, Wellingborough NN8 1LU Alzheimer’s Society Alzheimer’s Society local services provide information and support for you and for people diagnosed with dementia. For all these services, please email northamptonshire@alzheimers.org.uk You can also call Dementia Connect on 0333 150 3456 or log onto the online forum at www.alzheimers.org.uk/talkingpoint to chat with people who may be in a similar situation to you. Singing for the Brain® These weekly sessions bring people together in a friendly and fun environment to enjoy singing familiar songs and sometimes learn new ones. The sessions are usually attended by the person with dementia along with a family member or carer like you. For details of times/locations, please contact northamptonshire@alzheimers.org.uk Dementia Support – One-to-One Service Personalised information and guidance to help people
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