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Background, mother is 6 years old and has been diagnosed with cognitive impairment, she has refused to go for a CT scan and has been under the care of a CMHN and Social Services for over a year. She appears to drop in and out of having capacity. The GP suggests that she does not have capacity to agree a POA, besides when I raised the issue a friend told her that there was no need.
I have been appointed as an appointee to discuss and benefits/pension, I do have a joint account with mother.
Dad had a heart attack 2 years ago and now suffers from anxiety attacks and is under medication, he is 92.
They have carers attending 4 times a day, in pairs as mother keeps losing stuff and some paranoia has started.
I live 200 miles away and travel on a regular basic. I am due to attend an MDT meeting with : Social Services, Metal health nurse, GP, Police and the manager of the Carers.
Mother is continually losing stuff, purses etc. etc
MY question is, As she appears not to have capacity to agree a POA the next step may well be to apply to the Court of Protection, I am hoping that the medical professionals back me and I get appointed. Will my mother still be able to use her debit card and chequebook etc.?
Is the Court of Protection the only alternative?
Thanks
Background, mother is 6 years old and has been diagnosed with cognitive impairment, she has refused to go for a CT scan and has been under the care of a CMHN and Social Services for over a year. She appears to drop in and out of having capacity. The GP suggests that she does not have capacity to agree a POA, besides when I raised the issue a friend told her that there was no need.
I have been appointed as an appointee to discuss and benefits/pension, I do have a joint account with mother.
Dad had a heart attack 2 years ago and now suffers from anxiety attacks and is under medication, he is 92.
They have carers attending 4 times a day, in pairs as mother keeps losing stuff and some paranoia has started.
I live 200 miles away and travel on a regular basic. I am due to attend an MDT meeting with : Social Services, Metal health nurse, GP, Police and the manager of the Carers.
Mother is continually losing stuff, purses etc. etc
MY question is, As she appears not to have capacity to agree a POA the next step may well be to apply to the Court of Protection, I am hoping that the medical professionals back me and I get appointed. Will my mother still be able to use her debit card and chequebook etc.?
Is the Court of Protection the only alternative?
Thanks