Court of Protection

London, WC1A 9JA

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Address & Directions

PO Box 70185 First Avenue House 42-49 High Holborn London WC1A 9JA

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Opening Hours

Court open

8:30am to 4:30pm

Counter open

Monday to Friday

9.30am to 4.30pm

Accessibility & Facilities

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

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Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Enquiries

0300 456 4600

Enquiries (North East (Leeds) Court of Protection)

0113 306 2800

Enquiries (North East (Newcastle) Court of Protection)

0191 201 2000

Enquiries (North West (Manchester) Court of Protection)

0161 240 5000

Enquiries (South West Court of Protection)

0117 3664830

Enquiries (Wales(Cardiff)Court of Protection)

02920376443

Enquiries (Midlands (Birmingham) Court of Protection)

0121 250 6395

Enquiries (South East Court of Protection)

0118 987 0500

Email Addresses

Enquiries

courtofprotectionenquiries@justice.gov.uk

Enquiries (Wales Regional Hub)

cardiffcop@justice.gov.uk

Additional Services

Professional Access Scheme

This court does not participate in the scheme

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