Legal, Financial and Safety Planning

The information provided on these pages is intended for patients already under the care of the Memory Assessment Service.

 

Driving it Home: Guidance for those wishing to continue driving (Nottinghamshire Healthcare)

Guidance for those wishing to continue driving.

 

Make, register or end a lasting power of attorney (Gov.uk)

This website provides more information on Lasting Power of Attorney, including:

• Overview
• Choose your attorney
• Make a lasting power of attorney
• Register a lasting power of attorney
• Certify a copy of a lasting power of attorney
• Change your lasting power of attorney
• End your lasting power of attorney

 

Managing legal affairs for someone with dementia (nhs.uk)

This webpage provides some useful information on making plans now to make sure your wishes for your future care can be respected. It'll also help give your family peace of mind.

 

Planning ahead (Alzheimer's Society)

If you have been diagnosed with dementia this booklet is for you. It will help you plan ahead and think about what may happen in the future.

 

The Herbert Protocol: Lost and Found (Nottinghamshire Police)

The Herbert Protocol is a national scheme which encourages carers to compile useful information which could be used in the event of a vulnerable person going missing.

 

Vehicles exempt from vehicle tax (gov.uk)

If you have a disability or long-term condition, you may be eligible for a discount or exemption for vehicle tax.