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Where a person has reduced capacity to make certain decisions (that is, diminished mental capacity) and wishes to apply for a nursing home loan, the Circuit Court can appoint a care representative to act on behalf of the person in respect of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme and especially in respect of the nursing home loan. The care representative can also act on behalf of the person in relation to making an application for a care needs assessment, State support, or any other matter relating to the scheme.