No such thing as an AWI

The development of incapacity legislation in Scotland

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.   

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Anne’s story

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. 

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Assessment of capacity and Consent to treatment for Advanced Nurse Practitioners

In this third episode we hear from Wendy Downie, an advanced clinical practitioner who has completed the NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Assessment of Capacity and Consent to Treatment Course for Advanced Nurse Practitioners. Wendy talks about the impact this has had on her practice when supporting people who may require protection under the AWI Act.

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The AWI Act and hospital discharge: Part 1

In this 4th episode, we hear from Annalisa Boni a mental health officer who will share her experience of using the AWI Act when supporting people leaving hospital. This is part one of a two-part episode.

Access a written transcript of The AWI Act and hospital discharge episode Part 1, by contacting the team on their email: nes.adults.awi@nhs.scot

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The AWI Act and hospital discharge: Part 2

In this 5th episode featuring the AWI Act and hospital discharge: Part 2 of 2, we hear again from Annalisa Boni, a mental health officer who will share her experience of using the AWI Act when supporting people leaving hospital. This is part two of a two-part episode.

Access a written transcript of The AWI Act and hospital discharge episode Part 2, by contacting the team on their email: nes.adults.awi@nhs.scot

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.