Guidance

OPG鈥檚 approach to family care payments

The Office of the Public Guardian's approach to family care payments, also known as gratuitous care payments.

Applies to England and Wales

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This guidance sets out the legal framework and the Public Guardian鈥檚 view of how聽Court of Protection聽deputies should approach family care payments, including factors for them to consider when deciding on the level of such payments.

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Published 7 March 2025

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