Enduring power of attorney in Northern Ireland - other resources

Useful organisations

Age NI 

0808 808 7575 (advice line, 9am–5pm Monday–Friday) 
[email protected] 
www.ageuk.org.uk/northern-ireland 

Age NI provides information and advice for older people in Northern Ireland. 

Citizens Advice 

www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/northern-ireland 

Citizens Advice may be able to help signpost to sources of free legal advice. See website for local contact details. 

Law Centre NI 

028 9024 4401 
[email protected] 
www.lawcentreni.org 

Law Centre NI offers free legal advice and support on social security, health and social care and employment. 

Law Society of Northern Ireland 

028 9023 1614 (9am–5pm Monday–Friday) 
www.lawsoc-ni.org/solicitors 

Law Society of Northern Ireland can help people who live in Northern Ireland find a solicitor.

Office of Care and Protection (OCP) 

0300 200 7812 
[email protected] 
www.justice-ni.gov.uk/topics/courts-and-tribunals/office-care-and protection-patients-section 

The OCP manages the registration of EPAs and the appointment of controllers. 

Solicitors for the Elderly 

0844 567 6173 
[email protected] 
www.sfe.legal 

Solicitors for the Elderly is a national association of solicitors, barristers and legal executives who are committed to providing legal advice for older people, their families and carers.

Review details

Last reviewed: August 2020 
Next review due: August 2023 

Our information is based on evidence and need, and is regularly updated using quality-controlled processes. It is reviewed by experts in health and social care and people affected by dementia. 

Reviewed by: Brid McColgan, Associate Director, Cleaver Fulton Rankin Solicitors, Belfast; Edith Gowdy, Partner, King & Gowdy Solicitors, Belfast 

This factsheet has also been reviewed by people affected by dementia. 

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