Mental health
Mental health challenges and difficulties can affect somebody’s ability to keep themselves safe. The resources in this section explicitly look at the role of mental health in adult support and protection, including the intersection between the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 and the The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.
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Beyond the checklist: Demystifying the ASP criteria (webinar)
19 Mar 2026This webinar delves into the three-point criteria for Adult Support and Protection. It explores common challenges and dilemmas…
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Scottish Mental Health Law Review: Our response
Briefings, reviews and reportsNational framework for Adult Support and Protection learning and development in Scotland (references and links)17 Nov 2025The Scottish Mental Health Law Review (SMHLR) was commissioned in 2019. It was tasked with considering ways to…
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The role of the mental health officer (MHO) (Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership)
17 Nov 2025This video, part of Dundee’s bitesize video series on the Adults with Incapacity Act 2000, explains the role of…
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Comparison of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 (ASP) with the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (AWI) and the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (MHCT)
17 Nov 2025This document contains several tables, each of which provides short extracts from the Acts for comparison purposes. These…
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The right to advocacy: A review of how health and social care partnerships, local authorities and NHS boards are discharging their responsibilities under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
17 Nov 2025The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 imposed a duty on local authorities and health boards…
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Mental health and trauma-informed practice: Companion document
17 Nov 2025This document supports all those in the workforce who are working with people affected by mental health difficulties.…
