• 0115 958 0585
• www.apil.org.uk

APIL (the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) is an independent, not for profit organisation providing accreditation to lawyers specialising in the area of personal injury law. Website includes a directory of accredited solicitors.

• www.aivuk.org.uk

A nationwide group of current and ex Court of Protection Visitors who formed an alliance to work with private clients and their families, solicitors, Deputies and Attorneys in upholding and safeguarding best interests.

• Helpline 0800 358 3601
• 0141 331 2726
• www.cica.gov.uk

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority administers the criminal injuries compensation scheme throughout England, Scotland and Wales. We pay compensation to people who have been the victim of a violent crime.

• 020 7393 7780
• info.services@lawsociety.org.uk
• www.lawsociety.org.uk

• 0845 330 2900
• www.publicguardian.gov.uk

The Office of the Public Guardian supports and promotes decision making for those who lack capacity or would like to plan for their future, within the framework of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

• www.publicguardian-scotland.gov.uk

The Office of the Public Guardian has a general function to supervise those individuals who have been appointed to manage the financial or property affairs of an adult who lacks the capacity to do so for themselves. The office is based in Falkirk and covers the whole of Scotland