10 November 2020
The Office of the Public Guardian, in partnership with the Public Solicitor’s Office, are holding a range of public engagement events across St Helena during the month of November.
The engagement events will be hosted by Public Guardian for St Helena & Ascension Island, Gavin (Jack) Thomas, and Acting Public Solicitor, Helen Scott.
Engagement events will take place at 6pm on the following dates and times:
| Date | Venue |
| Wednesday, 11 November 2020 | Kingshurst Community Centre |
| Tuesday, 17 November 2020 | Jamestown Community Centre |
| Tuesday, 24 November 2020 | Half Tree Hollow Community Centre |
The engagement events aim to:
- Increase awareness of potential risk to vulnerable adults
- Encourage a culture which puts the user first and promote collaborative working to minimise the risk of exploitation to adults who lack mental capacity
- Provide members of the public the opportunity to learn more about protecting their affairs and assets through Powers of Attorney
- Raise awareness about legislative requirements, safeguarding and protecting the vulnerable through Deputy Orders
- Inform the public about planning in advance through appointing Lasting Powers of Attorney, General Powers of Attorney and drafting of Wills.
For further information, please contact Public Guardian for St Helena & Ascension Island, Gavin (Jack) Thomas, at the Office of the Public Guardian, Brick House, Jamestown, on tel: 22713 or via email: gavin.thomas@sainthelena.gov.sh.
SHG
10 November 2020