We are also unable to accept payments for deputy fees at this time.

For general help and support with our deputy services you can:

• email customerservices@publicguardian.gsi.gov.uk

• telephone 0300 456 0300

You can also get guidance for court-appointed deputies on GOV.UK.

We hope to offer our full deputy services within the next few days.

For the latest updates, please visit our Twitter account: https://twitter.com/opggovuk

Our lasting power of attorney (LPA) services are unaffected.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you.