Scottish Government

Dr Nicola Burns and Professor Nick Watson, Strathclyde Centre for Disability Research, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Applied Social Sciences, University of Glasgow
ISBN 978 0 7559 7786 4 (Web only publication)
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CONTENTS

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 INTRODUCTION
Background
The Adults with incapacity (Scotland) Act ( AWI)
AWI Part 4
Summary

2 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
Aim
Objectives

3 RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
Introduction
Survey of supervisory bodies
The case studies
Limitations of the research
Summary

4 HEALTH BOARD ANALYSIS
Introduction
Uptake of AWI Part 4 by health boards
Knowledge of and views on AWI Part 4
Health boards as Supervisory Bodies
Managing funds
Code of practice and training
Policies and procedures for the transfer of patients
Summary

5 THE STATE HOSPITAL

6 THE COMMUNITY SETTING
Introduction
Use of AWI Part 4 in the community setting
Knowledge of and views on AWI Part 4
Care Commission as a Supervisory Body
Managing residents' finances
Summary

7 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Introduction
Recommendations

8 REFERENCES

APPENDIX ONE HEALTH BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE

APPENDIX TWO HEALTH BOARD FOLLOW UP INTERVIEW SCHEDULE

APPENDIX THREE TOPIC GUIDE FOR CARE HOME MANAGERS

APPENDIX FOUR TOPIC GUIDE FOR REPRESENTATIVE ORGANISATIONS

LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 3.1 Overview of care homes included in research
TABLE 4.1 Uptake of AW1 Part 4 NHS Hospitals (2006-2009)
TABLE 4.2 Uptake of DWP Appointeeships NHS Hospitals (2006-2009)

The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.