Independent Financial Advice Framework

The Council manages the finances of approximately 650 Service Users. The authority to manage the Service Users' finances comes from Court of Protection deputyship or from appointeeship, usually from the Department for Work & Pensions. The Council is responsible for the management of the Service Users' financial affairs. Under the Office of the Public Guardian's Deputy Standards the Council is required to seek independent financial advice, where appropriate to maximise the return on Service Users' savings, investmen...