You can ask someone else to apply for an exemption for you. This person is called an agent. You need to give them written permission to do this for you.

If you can't give someone permission to be your agent, there are two other ways to get help:

1. If someone manages your money and property for you under the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988, they can apply for the exemption for you.

2. If you don't have someone managing your money and property, a 'next friend' can apply for you. A next friend is usually someone close to you who looks out for your interests.