The Office of Care and Protection - Patients Section
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This site tells you about our role and provides a single information point about the provisions contained in Part Vlll of the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986, Applications for Controllership and Enduring Power of Attorney provisions.
- Information about the Office of Care and Protection
- How to apply to become a Controller
- Information on Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA)
- Practice Note 1/2024 – Investment of Awards made to Patients by the High Court (Kings Bench Division) and the County Court
- Solicitors costs in relation to Patients’ work
- Accessing a Child Trust Fund for a young person lacking capacity
Office of Care and Protection (Patients)
The Office of Care & Protection [Patients] (OCP) has a call answering service available Monday – Thursday (09:00–13:00), we are working to extend those hours.
If you require information about making an Application for Controllership, Enduring Powers of Attorney, court fees or application forms, please check the information available via the links above before contacting the office.
The telephone number is 0300 200 7812, or you can Email or if your enquiry is in relation to Enduring Power of Attorney via Email
Your patience and co-operation are appreciated.