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Guardianship in Scotland
- Authors:
- RICHARDS Huw, McGREGOR Christine
- Publisher:
- HMSO/Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 117p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Comprehensive look at guardianship, including a brief history and a literature review. Also contains chapters on background information on guardianship in Scotland; problems experienced by people subject to guardianship; grounds presented to the court on application or renewal; powers of guardians; services received; management of funds; and court hearings. Finally, draws conclusions and looks at future trends.
The hidden safety net: mental health guardianship; achievements and limitations
- Authors:
- MOORE Carole, et al
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Scottish Office
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 100p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Report outlining how guardianship orders for vulnerable people with a mental disability, including learning difficulties, is perceived and used by social workers under the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984.