Useful Information & Leaflets

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Below you will find information & leaflets on a range of AWI related topics. If what you had hoped to find is not there please let me know, I can develop something for those that may also be looking for information on that topic.

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Free information and signposting

I’m told by many people that they find real value in the leaflets, information and signposting that follow. They are a free resource, print them off for your own use, give them to clients, or recommend them to colleagues. Should you wish to make a donation to recognise the free access, my nominated charity is the Dementia Trust, of which I am Chair. You can find out more about the Trust, as well as more informative publications by visiting the website.

Please note: all material below is copyrighted material so you are not permitted to reproduce any of it in your own name. If you are unsure if the use you wish to make of any of the material would breach copyright please feel free to ask.

Legal stuff

Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (AWI)

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Article - Supporting decision-making

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Cross border recognition

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AWI principles—how to use these in practice

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Capacity - things to think about when determining capacity

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Record keeping - what you must note and how best to do it

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Article—Respecting rights, will and preferences

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Deprivation of liberty

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Confidentiality - what you can or cannot share

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Codes of practice

Code of Practice for Attorneys (Scotland)

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Code of Practice for Guardians (Scotland)

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Code of Practice (England & Wales)

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Power of Attorney

Endorsing a PoA

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Information for potential granters—things to think about before going ahead with your PoA

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PoA FAQs for Attorneys - common questions of attorneys

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Interpreting a Scottish PoA - what to check / look for

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PoA FAQs for Care Homes

particular FAQs for care homes

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Worried about PoA abuse (Scotland).

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Worried about PoA abuse (England and Wales)

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PoA - hints and tips for attorneys—to assist with using the PoA effectively

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PoA - information for potential attorneys —things to think about before you say Yes

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Differences with a fellow attorney - dealing with challenges between attorneys

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Power of Attorney: The One-Stop Guide: All you need to know: granting it, using it or relying on it

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What authority does an attorney have?

You disagree with instructions of the attorney what can you do?

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Template letters

Template letter (England and Wales) for PoA donors to send to family and friends telling them about their PoA

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Template letter (Scotland) for PoA granters to send to family and friends telling them about their PoA

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Statement of Advance Choice

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External publications

Vulnerable Clients’ Guidance - Law Society of Scotland

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39 Essex Chambers

Mental Capacity Newsletter

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When they get older newsletter

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Alzheimer Scotland

various informative publications

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The Law Society (of England and Wales): capacity publications

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Mental Welfare Commission

various informative publications

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Law Society of Scotland

various publications

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Books

Power of Attorney: The One-Stop Guide: All you need to know: granting it, using it or relying on it

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Care Homes: The One-Stop Guide: When, Why and How to Choose a Care Home

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Dementia: The One-Stop Guide: Practical advice for families, professionals and people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

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Carers and Caring: The One-Stop Guide: How to care for older relatives and friends - with tips for managing finances and accessing the right support

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