Journal online news
- in the category: mental health-adult incapacity
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