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OPG professional guardians training now offered online

14th December 2023 | mental health-adult incapacity , education-training
Remote version launched of mandatory course for eligible firms

Scheme for mental health debt moratorium opens to views

15th November 2023 | insolvency , mental health-adult incapacity | Debt , Health
Ministers consult on proposed details following recommendations

LawCare sees big rise in stress related calls for help

4th October 2023 | careers , mental health-adult incapacity | Health
New guidance to launch on next week's World Mental Health Day

OPG confirms new power of attorney amendment policy

14th September 2023 | mental health-adult incapacity
Significant alterations will need new deed from 30 October

Incapax widow’s attorney can petition to be executor

11th September 2023 | executries , mental health-adult incapacity
Sheriff declines to follow textbook statement to contrary

OPG to discontinue red seal certificate of registration

14th June 2023 | mental health-adult incapacity
Crest watermark certificate to be sole type to reduce confusion

Attorneys entitled to give £2.5m inheritance to charity

17th May 2023 | mental health-adult incapacity , executries
Court rejects challenge where wealthy widow only weeks from death

LawCare publishes new guidance on workplace anxiety

16th May 2023 | employment , careers , mental health-adult incapacity | Health
Mental Health Awareness Week marked by help for leaders and people managers

OPG consults on new POA amendment policy

11th April 2023 | mental health-adult incapacity
New deed would be required for alterations requiring fresh certificate

Judge tells tea firm to stop Kenya legal action

23rd August 2022 | human rights , mental health-adult incapacity
Ruling will get workers’ lawsuit in Scotland back on track

Make attorney code of practice less complex: Faculty

23rd March 2022 | mental health-adult incapacity
Response to draft warns against putting lay people off the role

Unpaid carers to receive Holyrood cash boost

8th October 2021 | government-administration , human rights , mental health-adult incapacity , welfare/benefits
Legislation is passed by MSPs

Continuing PoA researchers invite solicitor input

7th October 2021 | mental health-adult incapacity
Study seeks to understand how processes affect family caregivers

Mental health a big problem for lawyers: LawCare survey

28th September 2021 | careers , mental health-adult incapacity
Study finds widespread anxiety, low mood and depression along with burnout

Adult protection code of practice comes under review

12th July 2021 | mental health-adult incapacity
2014 code to be updated in line with current policy

Lawyers' mental health concerns revealed

2nd April 2021 | mental health-adult incapacity
Survey discovers stigma fears over speaking out

Mental health resources out for Time to Talk Day

3rd February 2021 | mental health-adult incapacity | Health
LawCare offers "Time to Talk Day" mental health resources

Scullion LAW offers support network to families

20th November 2020 | family-child law , mental health-adult incapacity
Free expert advice for new clients

Gail Porter talks to Dentons about mental health

18th September 2020 | mental health-adult incapacity , interview
TV personality shares her experiences

Forensic mental health interim report highlights issues

31st August 2020 | mental health-adult incapacity , criminal law | Mental health
Evidence shows system at capacity and problems accessing services

IBA embarks on lawyers' mental wellbeing project

10th July 2020 | mental health-adult incapacity , careers | Health , EU / international
Surveys for individuals and law firms launched to provide key data

MSPs call for repeal of emergency mental health law

7th July 2020 | mental health-adult incapacity | Health , Mental health
Committee believes unused streamlined powers no longer justified

Mental health law needs more focus on young: Faculty

1st June 2020 | family-child law , mental health-adult incapacity | Mental health
Review submission calls for more tailored provisions to safeguard rights

Mental Health Law Review turns to capacity assessments

28th April 2020 | mental health-adult incapacity
Questionnaire opens on assessments by clinicians and practitioners
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