Financial Deputy and Appointee Section (FiDAS)
(Previously known as Receiverships)
The Receiverships section is now known as FiDAS following the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act on 1 October 2007.
Further information about the Mental Capacity Act can be obtained from the Office of the Public Guardian. Details are as follows :
Office of the Public Guardian
Archway Tower
2 Junction Road
London N19 5SZ
- Website : www.publicguardian.gov.uk
- Email : customerservices@publicguardian.gsi.gov.uk
- Customer services : 0845 330 2900
- Fax : 0207 664 7785
- Text phone : 0207 664 7745 ( (this is intended for people who are hearing impaired)
In certain, specific situations, a nominated officer of the Council can act as Financial Deputy following a referral from either Social Services or the Mental Health services. Further information can be obtained from the FiDAS manager :
Mrs Shirley Dudeney
Room 008 Waltham Forest Town Hall
Forest Road
Walthamstow
London E17 4JF
- Tel : 0208 496 4527
- Email : Shirley.dudeney@walthamforest.gov.uk
- Fax : 0208 496 4897
