Court of Protection

    The Court of Protection makes decisions and appoints deputies to act on behalf of people who are unable to make decisions about their personal health, finance or welfare.

    The Court of Protection
    courtofprotectionenquiries@hmcts.gsi.gov.uk
    Telephone: 0300 456 4600
    Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
    Find out about call charges

    You can also write to the following address:

    PO Box 70185

    First Avenue House

    42 – 49 High Holborn

    London

    WC1A 9JA

    Emergency applications only – out of office hours
    Telephone: 020 7947 6000
    Find out about call charges

    Ask for an ‘urgent business officer’ if you’re making an emergency application.

    Read information on what the Court of Protection does and how to make an application.