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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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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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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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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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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
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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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As we are working with a skeleton staff please note that we are only processing critical work. The office is closed to customers to avoid spreading the virus. An external post box is available if customers wish to hand deliver documents. Enquiries – please email instead of telephoning We, volume of telephone calls. However we ask that you email us instead of telephoning as we can get more, apply. Guardianship and Intervention Orders We will be processing urgent court orders
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of power of attorney (PoA) Under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000, of your incapacity, it must clearly state that the powers are not to be used until this happens. You may wish to add a statement about who should make this decision about your incapacity. Welfare PoA, decisions on matters to which the powers apply. Read the definition of incapacity. Combined PoA, . Further information Code of Practice Power of Attorney top tips