Guide to the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
Guide to the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007

Author: Bert Calder

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Published: 2014-03-17

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 0748699422

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This guide discusses the main concepts of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 and looks at how they interact with each other and with other legislation in the field. The law is explained and applied in illustrative case studies. Written specially for social workers, it will also be necessary reading for solicitors, advocates and other professionals who work within the legislative guidelines.

A Guide to the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
A Guide to the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007

Author: Bert Calder

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781845860820

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This guide discusses the main concepts of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 and looks at how they interact with each other and with other legislation in the field. The law is explained and applied in illustrative case studies. Written specially for social workers, it will also be necessary reading for solicitors, advocates and other professionals who work within the legislative guidelines.

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.

'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.

Social Work Law in Scotland
Social Work Law in Scotland

Author: Thomas G Guthrie

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2018-09-21

Total Pages: 534

ISBN-13: 1784513253

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Social Work Law in Scotland provides a practical guide to the legal framework within which social work operates. Providing accessible explanations of law, the book provides coverage of key areas of law in social work including those relating to children, families and adult services. Social Work Law in Scotland is designed for use by students studying for a degree in social work as well as those in the profession.

A Collective Legislative Approach to the Support and Protection of Adults at Risk with Mental Disorder in Scotland
A Collective Legislative Approach to the Support and Protection of Adults at Risk with Mental Disorder in Scotland

Author: Tom Keenan

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2012-05-22

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 1471715345

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This work takes a novel and inventive approach to the application of these Acts, focusing on their provision in a collective way as if they might exist in one Act, i.e. a 'One Act' approach, consolidating their powers and provisions to sup[port and protect adults at risk with mental disorder in Scotland. The work explores the practical application of duties and powers across the interface of these Acts, their links and relationships, their thresholds, and their collective application.

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

Author: Nicola Smith

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2016-04-14

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 1780439687

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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.

Safeguarding Adults in Social Work
Safeguarding Adults in Social Work

Author: Andy Mantell

Publisher: Learning Matters

Published: 2011-06-09

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0857254030

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This fully-revised Second Edition looks at how practitioners and students can achieve best-practice when working with vulnerable adults. The first part of the book explores the evolution of concepts and policies for safeguarding adults, with particular reference to the Human Rights Act 1998 and the Capacity Act 2005. In the second section the focus shifts to good practice in empowering vulnerable adults. The final section focuses on developing effective professional and inter-professional practice.

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.

Disability Studies
Disability Studies

Author: Colin Cameron

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2013-11-12

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1446296911

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This textbook brings together a wide range of expert voices from the field of disability studies and the disabled people′s movement to tackle the essential topics relevant to this area of study. From the outset disability is discussed from a social model perspective, demonstrating how future practice and discourse could break down barriers and lead to more equal relationships for disabled people in everyday life. An interdisciplinary and broad-ranging text, the book includes 50 chapters on topics relevant across health and social care. Reflective questions and suggestions for further reading throughout will help readers gain a critical appreciation of the subject and expand their knowledge. This will be valuable reading for students and professionals across disability studies, health, nursing, social work, social care, social policy and sociology.