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OPG professional guardians training now offered online
Remote version launched of mandatory course for eligible firms
Scheme for mental health debt moratorium opens to views
Ministers consult on proposed details following recommendations
LawCare sees big rise in stress related calls for help
New guidance to launch on next week's World Mental Health Day
OPG confirms new power of attorney amendment policy
Significant alterations will need new deed from 30 October
Incapax widow’s attorney can petition to be executor
Sheriff declines to follow textbook statement to contrary
OPG to discontinue red seal certificate of registration
Crest watermark certificate to be sole type to reduce confusion
Attorneys entitled to give £2.5m inheritance to charity
Court rejects challenge where wealthy widow only weeks from death
LawCare publishes new guidance on workplace anxiety
Mental Health Awareness Week marked by help for leaders and people managers
OPG consults on new POA amendment policy
New deed would be required for alterations requiring fresh certificate
Judge tells tea firm to stop Kenya legal action
Ruling will get workers’ lawsuit in Scotland back on track
Make attorney code of practice less complex: Faculty
Response to draft warns against putting lay people off the role
Unpaid carers to receive Holyrood cash boost
Legislation is passed by MSPs
Continuing PoA researchers invite solicitor input
Study seeks to understand how processes affect family caregivers
Mental health a big problem for lawyers: LawCare survey
Study finds widespread anxiety, low mood and depression along with burnout
Adult protection code of practice comes under review
2014 code to be updated in line with current policy
Lawyers' mental health concerns revealed
Survey discovers stigma fears over speaking out
Mental health resources out for Time to Talk Day
LawCare offers "Time to Talk Day" mental health resources
Scullion LAW offers support network to families
Free expert advice for new clients
Gail Porter talks to Dentons about mental health
TV personality shares her experiences
Forensic mental health interim report highlights issues
Evidence shows system at capacity and problems accessing services
IBA embarks on lawyers' mental wellbeing project
Surveys for individuals and law firms launched to provide key data
MSPs call for repeal of emergency mental health law
Committee believes unused streamlined powers no longer justified
Mental health law needs more focus on young: Faculty
Review submission calls for more tailored provisions to safeguard rights
Mental Health Law Review turns to capacity assessments
Questionnaire opens on assessments by clinicians and practitioners