if you need a guardian

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A Tribunal decides if you need a guardian.

The Tribunal makes decisions about who

needs a guardian.

Who can be your guardian?

Your guardian can be:

  • someone from your family
  • your friend
  • your unpaid carer
woman smiling wearing pink shirt

The Public Guardian can also be your guardian.


The Public Guardian is a person.

Their job is to be guardian for people who do not have

anyone else who can be their guardian.

Last updated: 8 May 2024