People involved

• Applicant - person with an interest in making the application


• Adult - person over 16 years who is incapable of managing their own affairs


• Countersignatory - person who has known the applicant for more than 1 year who countersigns the application confirming the details are true and that the applicant is a fit and proper person to access the funds


• Withdrawer - this is the name given to the person who the Public Guardian has given authority to


• Relevant others - includes the nearest relative, named person, primary carer and any other person with an interest in the welfare and financial affairs of the adult (this could be a health or social work care manager)


• Medical practitioner - medical doctor who is registered and licensed to practice in the UK


• Fundholder - financial institution such as a bank or building society where the adult's funds are held