'Crossing the Acts' The Support and Protection of Adults with Mental Disorder Across the Legislative Frameworks in Scotland
'Crossing the Acts' The Support and Protection of Adults with Mental Disorder Across the Legislative Frameworks in Scotland

Author: Tom Keenan

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2012-05-18

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 1471710688

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This book explores the risks of adults with a mental disorder and how the relative Scottish legislative frameworks interrelate to provide them with support and protection. Seeking, primarily, to explore the practical application of duties and powers across the interface of these Acts, this work explores their links and relationships, their thresholds, where duties may have to be met across one or two of the Acts, or indeed the three Acts.

The Management of Risk in a Legislative Context for Adults with Mental Disorder in Scotland
The Management of Risk in a Legislative Context for Adults with Mental Disorder in Scotland

Author: Tom Keenan

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2012-05-14

Total Pages: 117

ISBN-13: 1471704831

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The work is about adults (16 and over) affected by mental disorder, the definition, which is taken from 2003 mental health Act), which includes mental illness, learning disability and personality disorder. In particular it concerns those adults who may be at risk to their health, welfare, safety, finance and property, and to the finding of an adequate response to this range of risk in the context of local adult protection frameworks and contemporary Scottish legislative frameworks. The work also explores how relative risk management systems operate to provide those adults with support and protection.

Mental Health, Incapacity and the Law in Scotland
Mental Health, Incapacity and the Law in Scotland

Author: Jill Stavert

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2016-12-16

Total Pages: 1114

ISBN-13: 178451196X

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This highly regarded book is a comprehensive and up to date guide to mental health law in Scotland. Every aspect of mental health law is explained, including tribunal procedure, procedures for adults with incapacity, community care, patients' rights and legal remedies for when things go wrong. Mental health and incapacity law affect not just those subject to compulsory orders, but everyone with a mental health problem, dementia or a learning disability.

Social Work and Mental Health in Scotland
Social Work and Mental Health in Scotland

Author: Steve Hothersall

Publisher: Learning Matters

Published: 2008-04-09

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1844458040

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Since the inception of the Scottish Parliament in 1999, mental health law, policy, practice and ethos have changed dramatically in Scotland. This book provides a thorough grounding in the key issues in mental health and presents a clear picture of the current Scottish mental health scene. By highlighting the skills and values that are necessary for contemporary practice, it helps students to develop their knowledge and understanding to enable them to deliver an appropriate and responsive service for people facing mental health challenges.

Adult Protection and the Law in Scotland
Adult Protection and the Law in Scotland

Author: Nicola Smith

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2016-05-03

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 1780439660

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Adult Protection and the Law in Scotland provides a guide to the general principles of legislation in relation to adult protection. This updated text includes a new chapter on financial harm and abuse covering topics such as commercial debt, mis-selling products, insurance and loans. This title includes coverage of the Self Directed Support (Scotland) Act 2013 and Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 including creation of Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) and Care Inspectorate and the principles of the Self Directed Support Act. This title also covers Court Measures of Protection with practical information on preparation for adult protection hearings, drafting applications, addressing sheriffs, use of temporary orders, warrants for arrest and remedies for breach of orders including a new section on contempt of court.

Approved Mental Health Practice
Approved Mental Health Practice

Author: Sarah Matthews

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2014-03-31

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 1350313068

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Drawing on a wealth of experience from both current and past practitioners in mental health, this book is a handbook for Approved Mental Health Practitioners at a time of uncertainty and change. The book considers the themes and issues relating to the role, the present day challenges and future directions for the profession.

Reducing Risks for Mental Disorders
Reducing Risks for Mental Disorders

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1994-01-01

Total Pages: 636

ISBN-13: 0309049393

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The understanding of how to reduce risk factors for mental disorders has expanded remarkably as a result of recent scientific advances. This study, mandated by Congress, reviews those advances in the context of current research and provides a targeted definition of prevention and a conceptual framework that emphasizes risk reduction. Highlighting opportunities for and barriers to interventions, the book draws on successful models for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, injuries, and smoking. In addition, it reviews the risk factors associated with Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, alcohol abuse and dependence, depressive disorders, and conduct disorders and evaluates current illustrative prevention programs. The models and examination provide a framework for the design, application, and evaluation of interventions intended to prevent mental disorders and the transfer of knowledge about prevention from research to clinical practice. The book presents a focused research agenda, with recommendations on how to develop effective intervention programs, create a cadre of prevention researchers, and improve coordination among federal agencies.

Social Work and the Law in Scotland
Social Work and the Law in Scotland

Author: Roger Davis

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2017-09-16

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1137285389

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Effective social work practice relies on good understanding of the law along with the skills to use this knowledge well. This essential book provides a wide-ranging thematic account of social work practice in Scotland, making critical links between concepts, the contexts of practice and first-hand experiences of Scottish social work law. The book covers important subjects such as: - Service user and carer rights - Legal and social work values - Accountability - Effective assessment - Safeguarding, risk and protection - Youth and adult criminal justice - Partnership, participation and advocacy - Delivery of personalised services Social Work and the Law in Scotland is core reading for all those undertaking academic study or professional practice within the field. It is also a key resource for anyone looking to update their knowledge on the nature and development of the ever-evolving legislative landscape of Scotland. New to this Edition: - Fully updated to incorporate changes to Scottish law impacting on groups of people who are at risk and personal and community care - Combines fully updated chapters by some of the original authors with newly commissioned pieces - Reflects the pace of change in the law since the previous edition

Social Work with Children, Young People and their Families in Scotland
Social Work with Children, Young People and their Families in Scotland

Author: Steve Hothersall

Publisher: Learning Matters

Published: 2014-04-22

Total Pages: 415

ISBN-13: 0857257943

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This fully-updated and revised third edition addresses the changes to law and practice in relation to adoption and permanency, the children’s hearing system and the implications of the provisions of the Children and Young People (S) Act 2014 and other related matters, including the National Practice Model of GIRFEC. This is the only text to provide coverage of the new legal, policy and practice landscape of social work with children and families in Scotland, and as such, it is an indispensable guide for students, newly-qualified social workers, managers and practice teachers and a range of other professionals in health, education, the police and others in cognate disciplines.

Forensic Aspects of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Forensic Aspects of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Author: Jane M. McCarthy

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2023-05-31

Total Pages: 325

ISBN-13: 1009360949

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A key resource for psychiatrists and other clinicians working in forensic services with individuals who present with neurodevelopmental disorders.