Caring for an adult with incapacity

Overview People the Act can help Principles of the Act How the Act can help Power of attorney Guardianship order Office of the Public Guardian Mental Welfare Commission Local council Legal Aid Further information

Further information

Read the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland – Adults with Incapacity Act or phone 0131 313 8777 or 0800 389 6809.

Contact the Scottish Legal Aid Board about your eligibility for help with costs.

Visit the Office of the Public Guardian’s website.

Read Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland’s Help for carers on financial guardianship.

Find a solicitor on the Law Society of Scotland’s directory.

Read:

• Adults with Incapacity
• Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
• Adult Support & Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
• Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000: It’s Your Decision