Other Key Facts
- Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA):
- Only enforceable when registered with the Office of Public Guardian
- If LPA doesn’t act in the best interest, an independent mental capacity advocate is appointed
- HALT (Healthcare worker assessment):
- Hungry
- Angry
- Late
- Tired
- Occupational deafness benefits eligibility:
- Sensorineural deafness ≥50 decibels
- Minimum 1-year exposure
- Carer statistics:
- 1 in 10 people are carers
- 1 in 3 carers have depression (especially those providing ≥50 hours of care/week) – NHS:
- Paternity testing is not offered
- Gifts >£100 must be recorded and registered