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Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Information about The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000, which provides ways to manage the financial and welfare affairs of people who are unable to manage them for themselves. Suitable for professionals and lay people.
Housing side by side with holistic support
- Author:
- NICKALLS Susan
- Journal article citation:
- Third Force News, 16.1.98, 1998, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
Looks at the organisation Carr-Gomm, a registered housing association, which provides vulnerable people with a safe, secure and supportive environment.
Protection of the finances and other property of people incapable of managing their own affairs
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Scottish Office. Social Work Services Group
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Scottish Office
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 46p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Draft circular on protecting the finances and property of people who cannot manage their own affairs because of learning difficulties or mental health problems.
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.
Care of persons with a mental handicap or mental illness in Scotland; second statement prepared and presented pursuant to c.33 Section 11 of the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Scottish Office
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 12p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The right to be ordinary: a study of obstacles and achievements in community care in Scotland for people with mental health problems and mental handicaps
- Author:
- GULSTAD Jackie
- Publisher:
- Glasgow Special Housing Group
- Publication year:
- 1987
- Pagination:
- 83p., tables.
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
Care home census 2013: statistics on adult residents in care homes in Scotland
- Publishers:
- ISD Scotland, Information Services Division, NHS National Services Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 35
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This publication presents information on adult residents in Care Homes in Scotland collected as part of the annual Scottish Care Home Census (SCHC) held at 31st March 2013. The census covers all adult care homes in Scotland that are registered with the Care Inspectorate and data are collected via the Care Inspectorate’s web based “eForms” system. The report also includes care homes for older people, and care homes for other main client groups (adults with physical disabilities, adults with mental health problems or adults with learning disabilities). As at 31st March 2013 there were 1,282 care homes for adults in Scotland providing 42,755 places to 36,578 residents. This report notes that for the 2011 census, ISD Scotland (Ihe Information Services Division of NHS National Services Scotland) published two reports: an interim report and a detailed findings report. For the 2012 census onwards, ISD has produced a single annual report. (Edited publisher abstract)
Zero tolerance; measured response: responding to violence in mental health or learning disability care settings
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 16p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Although workplace violence is unacceptable, when it relates to mental ill-health within a care setting the issues are complex. Staff may be caught between providing appropriate and sensitive care for people whose mental disorder results in violence, and reporting significant incidents to the police in order to protect the person, other service users and themselves. This guidance looks at best practice in responding to incidents of violence in learning disability and mental health settings. It reflects the findings of a national consultation with a wide range of stakeholders using a number of anonymised case examples. The guidance questions the traditional idea of ‘zero tolerance’ and aims towards developing a more measured response. The 2 essential outcomes from all incidents of violence in mental health and learning disability care settings are: ensuring the safety of all persons; and ensuring that the needs of the person for care and treatment (and the needs of any others affected by the incident, including staff) continue to be met in a safe and appropriate care setting. A number of recommendations are provided on the development of policies in response to violent incidents. [An updated version titled 'Responding to violence in a mental health or learning disability care setting' was published in 2017].
Adults with intellectual disabilities: prevalence, incidence and remission of aggressive behaviour and related factors
- Authors:
- COOPER S., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 53(3), March 2009, pp.217-232.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This study investigates point prevalence, 2-year incidence and 2-year remission rates for aggressive behaviour (physically aggressive, destructive and verbally aggressive), and it investigates which factors are independently associated with aggressive behaviour. All adults with ID – within a geographically defined area of Scotland, UK – were recruited to a longitudinal cohort. At baseline, assessments were undertaken of demography, lifestyle, supports, development, problem behaviours, disabilities and physical and mental health. These were repeated for a 2-year period. At baseline, the participation rate was 1023 (65.5%). After 2 years, the cohort retention was 651 adults. The point prevalence of Diagnostic Criteria for Psychiatric Disorders for Use with Adults with Learning Disabilities/Mental Retardation (DC-LD) aggressive behaviour was 9.8%, 2-year incidence was 1.8%, and 2-year remission rate from all types of aggressive behaviour meeting DC-LD criteria was 27.7%. The factors independently associated with aggressive behaviours were lower ability, female gender, not living with a family carer, not having Down syndrome, having attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and having urinary incontinence. Incidence of aggressive behaviour meeting DC-LD criteria in adult life is similar to that for each of psychotic, anxiety and organic disorders. Aggressive behaviour is common among adults with ID, but contrary to previous suggestions, more than a quarter remit within the short to medium term.
Policy and learning disabilities: a Scottish perspective
- Author:
- BROWN Michael
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, 1(1), March 2007, pp.22-25.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article outlines the development of legislative and policy frameworks in Scotland with a particular focus following political devolution. The impact of these changes and developments on the lives of people with learning disabilities are discussed.