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OPG reports big cut in PoA delays, but rejections still high
Current processing time down to eight working days
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Latest OPG figures show reduced power of attorney delays
EPOAR target time now being met
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Law firm to partner in drop-in session for World Alzheimer's Day
Gillespie Macandrew to offer free advice at Edinburgh's Eric Liddell Centre
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Public Guardian acts to calm power of attorney worries
Statement follows broadcast remarks by Court of Protection judge
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Power of attorney registrations go into reverse in 2016
OPG records 18% fall after previous years' increases
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Limited success for state hospital smoker in Supreme Court appeal
Board should have considered patient freedoms ahead of possession policy
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OPG tightens up on powers of attorney scrutiny
Trainees also barred from signing certificate
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OPG sets end-month deadline for professional guardian scheme applications
Less stringent accounts checks for those approved
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Society backs ministers' approach to disability rights
Delivery plan strong on mental health and disability
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No review competent of refusal to grant warrant to cite
Further setback for solicitor claiming interest in adult's affairs
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Edinburgh AWI applications given dedicated web support
Guardianship Court hub links from sheriff court home page
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OPG changes review policy for professional guardians
Sample accounts to be reviewed, rather than check of all cases
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OPG raises independent financial advice threshold for guardians
Advice now required for investments of more than £50,000
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Ministers consult ahead of commencing new mental health offender law
Regulations and transitional measures out for discussion
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Same MHO should report on competing guardian applicants: appeal court
Judges say no conflict of interest where decision for court
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OPG suspends early intervention step
Pilot scheme to be assessed ahead of further moves
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Resource pressures delaying appointment of guardians, Faculty claims
Mental health officers not being allocated within time limit
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Solicitor fails to establish interest to have financial guardian appointed
Sheriff rules patrimonial interest required to bring application
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Society calls for combined mental health and incapacity tribunal
"Urgent need" for next Parliament to overhaul the law
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Lothian & Borders practice note sets out AWI requirements
Specification set out for applications and appeals
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Putting the Mental Health Act into practice: ministers seek views
First of two papers published on implementing the 2015 Act
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OPG fees to rise from 1 April
Small rises for most power of attorney applications
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Incapacity law review opens to consultation
Ministers seek views on SLC report and other issues
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Minister promises to consider further mental health reforms as bill passes
Amendment bill approved at stage 3 despite criticisms of limited scope