Benefits, debt and legal matters

Social care and health Adult care services

Finance and legal matters can be complicated. This section has welfare benefit information and advice on managing money and debt. You'll also find the framework for mental capacity and how to make arrangements for others to manage your affairs.

Welfare benefits will help you understand which benefits you might be entitled to and give you details about how and where you apply for them.

Managing someone else's affairs

You'll also find information about mental capacity, deprivation of liberty, power of attorney and our deputyship service.

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