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Please note that the office will be closed on Monday 11 September 2023 for the local public holiday. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause
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Please note that the office will be closed on Monday 8 September 2025 for the local public holiday. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause
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Search Our role The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) 2000 Act gives the Public Guardian, regarding how the continuing (financial) powers are being operated, more information is available in the investigation section of this website. We do not deal with concerns about the use of welfare
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Now that the Scottish Government’s consultation on adult incapacity matters has ended, Sandra McDonald Public Guardian has made her response available
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of attorney. If this is the case you must write to us before 31 December 2019 indicating the specific documents you require. For further information, please contact opg@scotcourts.gov.uk
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of attorney. If this is the case you must write to us before 31 December 2019 indicating the specific documents you require. For further information, please contact opg@scotcourts.gov.uk
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under section 6(2) of the Act of—
(b) an intervention order;
(d) a variation of an intervention order
£110,
Intervention, order, fees
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We are currently experiencing technical issues affecting the EPOAR service, including problems with payments and document uploads. We are working with our IT colleagues to resolve these matters as quickly as possible. If you encounter any issues, please continue to report them to epoar@scotcourts.gov.uk. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience
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Search Can I apply under ATF to access DWP or Social Security Scotland benefits? Access to funds may not be appropriate where the adult's only income is made up of DWP benefit payments. In such cases DWP appointeeship or Social Security Scotland appointeeship may be adequate. However
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The Scottish government have launched a short survey to find out the views of guardians. The survey asks 8 questions about the information and support available before and during the early days of their appointment. The survey is open until 30 November 2018. As part of the reform of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000, Scottish government have set up a working group specifically, will be a useful source of information to the group. We would encourage guardians to participate in the survey