Statutory responsibilities; safeguarding & protecting incapable adults, registering powers of attorney, supervising guardians & investigating finances at risk

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This week we will work on the following PoAs: • Electronic submissions received around 24/04/2025 • Postal submissions received around 13/06/2025 For information on the PoA wait time position and details of the expedited registration service, see bit.ly/43W9Fhr

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This week we will work on the following PoAs: • Electronic submissions received around 14/04/2025 • Postal submissions received around 11/06/2025 For information on the PoA wait time position and details of the expedited registration service, see bit.ly/3SemnW7

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This week we will work on the following PoAs: • Electronic submissions received around 04/04/2025 • Postal submissions received around 06/06/2025 For information on the PoA wait time position and details of the expedited registration service, see bit.ly/4dSwCqp

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This week we will work on the following PoAs: • Electronic submissions received around 28/03/2025 • Postal submissions received around 29/05/2025 For information on the PoA wait time position and details of the expedited registration service, see ttps://bit.ly/4uuhNRu
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This week we will work on the following PoAs: • Electronic submissions received around 21/03/2025 • Postal submissions received around 29/05/2025 For information on the PoA wait time position and details of the expedited registration service, see bit.ly/4uuhNRu

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This week we will work on the following PoAs: • Electronic submissions received around 15/03/2025 • Postal submissions received around 22/05/2025 For information on the PoA wait time position and details of the expedited registration service, see bit.ly/4uuhNRu

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Please note the office will be closed on Monday 4 May for the May Day Bank holiday.
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This week we will work on the following PoAs: • Electronic submissions received around 10/03/2025 • Postal submissions received around 15/05/2025 For information on the PoA wait time position and details of the expedited registration service, see bit.ly/49g2vHQ

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Public Guardian Scotland retweeted
Today is Power of Attorney Day! Hear from Carers UK Chief Executive Helen Walker about why we launched the campaign and how you can get involved. #powerofattorneyday
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Public Guardian Scotland retweeted
Power of attorney isn’t about age; it’s about preparation. It’s for all adults wanting someone they trust to make decisions on their behalf if they become ill, injured, or unable to manage (on a temporary basis or in the long term). Find out more: powerofattorneyday.org.uk
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This week we will work on the following PoAs: • Electronic submissions received around 03/03/2025 • Postal submissions received around 28/04/2025 For information on the PoA wait time position and details of the expedited registration service, see bit.ly/4coknlW

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This week we will work on the following PoAs: • Electronic submissions received around 20/02/2025 • Postal submissions received around 28/04/2025 For information on the PoA wait time position and details of the expedited registration service, see bit.ly/4mwhEua

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Public Guardian Scotland retweeted
We are consulting on a change in how errors and discrepancies in PoA submissions are handled. We are proposing to reject and return PoAs with identified errors in the names of the granter or attorney. Feedback is invited by Friday 10 April 2026. See bit.ly/3Nu8dOH

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This week we will work on the following PoAs: • Electronic submissions received around 11/02/2025 • Postal submissions received around 08/04/2025 An expedited registration service is available if a PoA is to be processed urgently.
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Public Guardian Scotland retweeted
Fees payable to the Public Guardian will increase on 1 April 2026. More information is available from bit.ly/4l2qOhb

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This week we will work on the following PoAs: • Electronic submissions received around 28/01/2025 • Postal submissions received around 18/03/2025 For information on the PoA wait time position and details of the expedited registration service, see bit.ly/3P51BHc

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Remuneration and uplift rates have been reviewed. The new rates will apply to accounts due and lodged after 1 April 2026. See bit.ly/4rsaiZj

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This week we will work on the following PoAs: • Electronic submissions received around 21/01/2025 • Postal submissions received around 11/03/2025 For information on the PoA wait time position and details of the expedited registration service, see bit.ly/4sBJqav

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