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