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Office of the Public Guardian (OPG)

Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) PO Box 16185, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 2WH

About this service

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) protects people in England and Wales who may not have the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves, such as about their health, finance and planning for their future, within the framework of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

OPG is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice.

Service Information

Target audiences
  • Adults
  • Older people (over 65)
  • Adult carers
Referral requiredYes