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There’s no such thing as an AWI! is brought to you by the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland and NHS Education for Scotland. These podcasts introduce you to different aspects of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 from a wide range of people sharing their perspectives, learning and experiences. © NHS Education for Scotland 2023. You can copy or reproduce the information in these podcasts for use within NHS Scotland and for non-commercial educational purposes. Use of this resource for commercial purposes is permitted only with the written permission of NHS Education for Scotland.
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Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
In the first episode, we hear from Adrian D Ward MBE who sets the scene by giving an overview of the history and development of the AWI Act. Adrian is a solicitor who is a recognised national and international expert in adult incapacity law, convener of the Mental Health & Disability Committee of the Law Society of Scotland, expert adviser to the Centre for Mental Health & Capacity Law at Edinburgh Napier University and has written extensively on this subject.
To request a written transcript of this podcast, email nes.adults.awi@nhs.scot
Note: The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
The second episode introduces you to Anne, who is a welfare and financial guardian for two of her siblings. She shares her experiences of being a guardian, how the principles support her in the role, and how she places her siblings at the centre of all decisions.
To request a written transcript of this podcast, email nes.adults.awi@nhs.scot
Note: The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance
More resources
The podcasts are one of many resources developed by the AWI Project. Visit the Once for Scotland AWI learning Site on Turas learn.