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Mental health: a blueprint for reform Law Society of Scotland

One of the fundamental recommendations is that there should be a new purpose for mental health and capacity law. Currently, the law … See more

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Ending the stigma around men's mental health: time to talk

WEBOn Wednesday, 16 February, the Law Society of Scotland is running a roundtable discussion for men in the Scottish legal profession. This is an opportunity to …

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Lawscot Wellbeing Law Society of Scotland

WEBLawscot Wellbeing is a dedicated online resource that provides help and guidance for members and employers. We work in collaboration with LawCare, SeeMe and other …

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Facility and circumvention: a high bar Law Society of Scotland

WEBThe case of O'Neil v O'Neil 2017 GWD 22-361 shows the difficulties in trying to prove facility and circumvention. Here son 3 of the testator raised an action to reduce …

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AI in healthcare: how could liability arise

WEBThere are two types of liability that could arise from the use of AI in healthcare: clinical negligence (where a healthcare professional fails to provide an appropriate standard of …

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We need to talk about mental health in the Scottish legal sector

WEBIn the Law Society of Scotland’s Profile of the Profession 2023 survey, nearly two thirds of respondents reported a mental health issue in the past five years. …

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Health and Medical Law Sub-Committee Law Society of Scotland

WEBWe respond to proposals from a range of bodies relating to health and medical law, often also engaging regulatory or human rights issues. We were one of the founding …

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Adrian Ward Law Society of Scotland

WEBMental Health and Disability Sub-Committee Convener. Convener of MHDC from 1989, co-convener of Working Group. Directly relevant experience includes first proposal for …

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Law Society urges the Scottish Government to press ahead with

WEBThe Scottish Government’s response to the Scottish Mental Health Law Review is a positive indication of governmental commitment to much needed legislative …

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Men's Wellbeing group Law Society of Scotland

WEBA place to talk. A core group of solicitors in Scotland have set up a wellbeing group for men in the legal profession to help remove the stigma around men’s mental health and start …

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Move more! Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

WEBMental Health Awareness Week in 2024 takes place from 13 to 19 May. Now in its 23 rd year, the week is an important opportunity to make time for our mental health …

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Guidance on Continuing and Welfare Powers of Attorney

WEBIntroduction. 1. This guidance applies whenever a solicitor is consulted or instructed with a view to preparing and/or certifying a continuing or welfare Power of …

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B2.1: Conflict of Interest Law Society of Scotland

WEBincludes a contract and any negotiations leading thereto. 2.1.2 You shall not act for two or more parties whose interests conflict. 2.1.3 Without prejudice to the generality of rule …

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New Law Society President ready for challenges of year ahead

WEBThe Law Society's new President Sheila Webster has pledged to fight for the independence of the legal profession from government, describing this as a critical …

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Scottish Mental Health First Aid Training

WEBScottish Mental Health First Aid (SMFA) is a recognised mental health training course registered with Public Health Scotland. The course takes 12 hours to complete (over …

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B1.6: Consent Form

WEBMedical mandate form October 2018 131kb. Download PDF. B1.6: Consent Form - Access to Medical Records.

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Adult ADHD: a performance management issue

WEBApproximately 4% of adults have been diagnosed as being affected by ADHD. It is a mental health condition that is often diagnosed in childhood, with …

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Power of attorney Law Society of Scotland

WEBThe attorney. A power of attorney is a written document, usually drawn up by a solicitor, which gives the name of the person - the attorney - you would like to help make …

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Parental alienation in Scottish child law

WEBThe term “parental alienation” entered our vocabulary over 30 years ago and refers to the unjustified rejection of an “alienated” parent by a child, whose alliance with the …

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