Wardship
The purpose of wardship is to protect the person and the property of an individual when they lack the capacity to do so themselves. The Office of the Ward of Court can no longer accept applications for adult wardship. This was changed as part of the Assisted Decision Making Capacity Act.
New applications for adults must be made through the Decision Support Service.
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How wardship works for current wards of court
Learn more about wardship and how it works.
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Wardship for minors
Learn more about wardship for minors.
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Enduring power of attorney under the 1996 Powers of Attorney Act
The Office of the Wards of Court is only responsible for registration of enduring powers created under the Powers of Attorney Act 1996
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Discharge from wardship
Watch our series of videos about the discharge from wardship process
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Contact the Office of Wards of Court
The Office of Wards of Court deals with applications for wardship and the registration of Enduring Powers of Attorney.
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Contact the General Solicitor for Minors and Wards of Court
Contact details for the General Solicitor.
