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(2 days ago) WEB1 Some terms used in this guide. The Act: The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. Advance statement: this is a written statement, drawn up and signed when the person is well, which sets out how he/she would prefer to be …

https://www.careinfoscotland.scot/topics/your-rights/advocacy/

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Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003

(1 days ago) WEBMental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 05 May 2024. Chapter 2 Advocacy etc. Advocacy. …

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2003/13/contents

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Mental Health Act Mental Welfare Commission for …

(9 days ago) WEBOn 30 June 2017, the majority of parts 1 and 2 of the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015 came into force, which make changes to the existing 2003 Act. For more information, please see our guidance on the …

https://www.mwcscot.org.uk/law-and-rights/mental-health-act

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GOOD PRACTICE GUIDE - Mental Welfare Commission for …

(3 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 recognises the importance of independent advocacy in supporting people to ‘have their own voice heard in …

https://www.mwcscot.org.uk/sites/default/files/2019-06/working_with_independent_advocates.pdf

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The Right to Advocacy - Mental Welfare Commission for …

(1 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 imposed a duty on local authorities and health boards to collaborate to ensure the availability of independent …

https://www.mwcscot.org.uk/sites/default/files/2019-06/the_right_to_advocacy_march_2018.pdf

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Information hub - Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance

(Just Now) WEB139 rows · Download Mental Health Tribunal Advocacy Guidelines: About Advocacy Magazine (Spring 2012) 2012: pdf: 1,016 KB: (Scotland) Act 2007. Preview: Date: …

https://www.siaa.org.uk/information-hub/

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A guide to the Mental Health in Scotland - Headway

(9 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 was passed by the Scottish Parliament in March 2003 and came into effect in October 2005. It replaced the previous …

https://www.headway.org.uk/media/12012/a-guide-to-the-mental-health-act-in-scotland-publication.pdf

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Mental Health Tribunal Advocacy Guidelines

(3 days ago) WEBSIAA Mental Health Tribunals: Guidelines for Independent Advocates, 2012 The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 made a number of innovations in …

https://www.mhtscotland.gov.uk/mhts/files/SIAA_Mental_Health_Tribunal_Advocacy_Guidelines.pdf

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Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015 - Legislation.gov.uk

(6 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 is amended as follows. In section 127 (suspension of measure authorising detention)—. in subsection (1), the …

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2015/9/pdfs/asp_20150009_en.pdf

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Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003

(2 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act came into force in 2005. It increases the rights and protection of people with mental health conditions. …

https://www.careinfoscotland.scot/topics/your-rights/legislation-protecting-people-in-care/mental-health-care-and-treatment-scotland-act-2003/

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The New Mental Health Act An Easy Read Guide - gov.scot

(2 days ago) WEBThe Mental Welfare Commission. The Commission checks that the new law is working for you. They visit people in hospitals and other places. They will look into …

https://www.gov.scot/publications/new-mental-health-act-easy-read-guide/

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Policy and advocacy in Scotland Mental Health Foundation

(9 days ago) WEBPolicy and advocacy in Scotland. We work to develop evidence-based mental health policies to help to create a society in which everyone can enjoy good mental health. We …

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/scotland/our-work/policy-and-advocacy

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Your rights Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

(1 days ago) WEBUnder the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act, people with learning disabilities and people with a mental illness have a right to independent advocacy. You …

https://www.mwcscot.org.uk/looking-help/your-rights

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Find an advocate - Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance

(1 days ago) WEBSIAA promote, support and advocate the principles and practice of independent advocacy. Please note that SIAA does not provide independent advocacy services, it is our …

https://www.siaa.org.uk/find-an-advocate/

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Mental Health Advocacy Service - Health and Well-being - NHS …

(1 days ago) WEBAdvocacy for people in Edinburgh affected by Scottish mental health laws. AdvoCard's Advocacy Workers are independent from the local authority (social work), …

https://www.nhsinform.scot/scotlands-service-directory/health-and-wellbeing-services/61793e0712bf492bbae44c739d685d4a%201

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Assisted dying: why Scotland should be wary of changing the law

(7 days ago) WEBScotland took the first step towards legalising assisted dying on March 27 with the publication of the assisted dying for terminally ill adults (Scotland) bill.If the law …

https://theconversation.com/assisted-dying-why-scotland-should-be-wary-of-changing-the-law-228878

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ASAM Supports Medicaid Bump Act of 2024 with Mental Health …

(6 days ago) WEBASAM signed a letter spearheaded by Mental Health Liaison Group, sent to U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Debbie Stabenow, and U.S. Representatives Paul Tonko, …

https://www.asam.org/news/detail/2024/05/06/asam-supports-medicaid-bump-act-of-2024-with-mental-health-liaison-group

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HHS Finalizes Rule Strengthening Protections Against Disability

(5 days ago) WEBFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2024. Contact: HHS Press Office 202-690-6343 [email protected]. HHS Finalizes Rule Strengthening Protections Against Disability …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/01/hhs-finalizes-rule-strengthening-protections-against-disability-discrimination.html

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Severe Disablement Allowance in Scotland: Agency Agreement

(8 days ago) WEB15.3 This Agreement does not supersede any legal obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FoIA) and the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act …

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/severe-disablement-allowance-in-scotland-agency-agreement/severe-disablement-allowance-in-scotland-agency-agreement

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The Right to Advocacy - Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

(7 days ago) WEBA new report from the Mental Welfare Commission shows that the planning and provision of advocacy services across Scotland is variable and lacks clarity. The …

https://www.mwcscot.org.uk/news/right-advocacy-review-advocacy-planning-across-scotland

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Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2015 patient

(8 days ago) WEBScottish Government interim guidance on provisions in the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2015 relating to named persons, advance …

https://www.gov.scot/publications/mental-health-law-in-scotland-interim-guidance-on-patient-representation-provisions/

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King Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Underage Children from

(9 days ago) WEBWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is introducing bipartisan legislation with several of his colleagues aiming to protect children from the …

https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-introduces-bipartisan-bill-to-protect-underage-children-from-harmful-effects-of-social-media

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