Blog posts

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  • 6.3 million LPA donors and counting …

    6.3 million LPA donors and counting …

    This blog post reflects on the information the annual reports of the OPG do and do not report, and reflects on what this may reveal about the current priorities of the organisation. It also reports the current number of LPA donors in England and Wales. Finally, it suggests how the OPG could improve the transparency…

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  • Where do people seek help – and do they get it?

    Where do people seek help – and do they get it?

    Examines both where people seek help when LPA (Lasting Power of Attorney) abuse is suspected, and whether they support they get is helpful. Based on an online survey.

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  • What is the nature of abuse by LPA attorneys?

    What is the nature of abuse by LPA attorneys?

    This second Blog post seeks to shed light on the nature and reality of abuse by LPA attorneys in the UK. It asks: Who are the victims of LPA abuse? Who are the perpetrators? What kinds of abuse – and how was it discovered?

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  • What is the scale of abuse by LPA attorneys?

    What is the scale of abuse by LPA attorneys?

    Blog post that explores the limited estimates that exist of the scale of abuse by LPAs in the UK, and also speculates what new data or research might give us a better answer. Presents the latest data from the OPG (England & Wales) on referrals and investigations about safeguarding concerns.

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