Guardianship and Intervention
 
9:00 am - 4:45 pmConference Registration [More Info]
9:00 am - 9:30 amRegistration & refreshments
9:30 am - 9:40 amWelcome and Introduction [More Info]
Andrew Cowan, Partner, TC Young Solicitors
9:40 am - 10:25 amLong-Term Care [More Info]
Alan Sharp, Partner, Anderson Strathern LLP
10:25 am - 11:10 amLatest Trends and Issues in Guardianship: Hints and tips for dealing with them [More Info]
Sandra McDonald, Public Guardian
11:10 am - 11:25 amMid-morning break
11:25 am - 12:10 pmAn update on Current Issues Concerning Adults with Incapacity Applications [More Info]
Karen Kirk, Partner, Brown & Co Solicitors
12:10 pm - 12:55 pmTaking Instruction from someone with Incapacity [More Info]
Elaine Harley, Helpline Manager, Alzheimer Scotland
12:55 pm - 1:40 pmNetworking Lunch
1:40 pm - 2:25 pmContentious Adults with Incapacity Applications: Dealing with applicants for young adults where the parents are separated/contentious
2:25 pm - 3:25 pmOptional sessions:
Deprivation of Liberty [More Info]
Professor Jill Stavert, Professor, Director of the Centre for Mental Health and Incapacity Law, Rights and Policy
2:25 pm - 3:25 pmOptional sessions:
Developments from a Court Perspective [More Info]
Colin McKay, Chief Executive, Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
3:25 pm - 3:40 pmMid-afternoon break
3:40 pm - 4:25 pmPowers of Attorney: Common concerns and difficult situations among families [More Info]
David McClements, Partner, Russel & Aitken LLP
4:25 pm - 4:40 pmFinal Comments and Close