OPG Contact Number

The OPG contact number is 0300 456 0300 and lines are open between 9 and 5 Monday to Friday, except Wednesday’s when it is open between 10 and 5.

Lasting Power of Attorney

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) are an agency of the Ministry of Justice in charge of protecting people who have limited capacity. As such they administrate the paperwork for Lasting Power of Attorney applications. Therefore if you want to report a concern about someone who has been appointed as a Lasting Power of Attorney then you should phone the OPG contact number on 0300 456 0300.

The office of the Public Guardian also regulate the Mental Capacity Act (2005) code of practice. 

Office of the Public Guardian Email

You can also contact the Office of the Public Guardian by email: customerservices@publicguardian.gov.uk

This email can be used for general enquiries regarding services provided by the OPG. 

Office of the Public Guardian Contact Address

You can also send a letter to the Office of the Public Guardian at the following postal address. This address can be used to return a Lasting Power of Attorney document after the death of a relative or friend.

PO Box 16185
Birmingham
B2 2WH