Independent Mental Capacity Advice and Training : tailored to support your needs. Former Public Guardian for Scotland.
Joined June 2018
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Sandra McDonald retweeted
15 Aug 2025
We are currently recruiting for:
Medical officer
mwcscot.org.uk/node/1605
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Sandra McDonald retweeted
27 Jul 2025
Gaslighting is abuse.
It can leave victim-survivors feeling confused, vulnerable, and isolated.
Need help? Call 0808 808 8141 for more information, support and guidance.
#StoppingAbuse #SaferAging #Hourglass #Gaslighting #Helpline
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13 May 2025
This was my first day back after a significant bereavement, I was a bit nervous i dont mind admitting. Thank you to all participants for making it easy. I'm back 😁
13 May 2025
🔹 Up next at LSA's Private Client Conference:
🎤 Sandra McDonald, Ex-Public Guardian
📍 A Power of Attorney for Today and Tomorrow
@sandraexpg explores how powers of attorney are evolving to meet modern needs
#LSAConference #PrivateClient
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Sandra McDonald retweeted
18 Mar 2025
Remuneration rates paid to financial guardians are set to increase. The new rates apply to accounts due and lodged after 1 April 2025. Please see bit.ly/3FBo0ab
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27 Jan 2025
Thanks to Anne for allowing me to share her story. The epitome of a carer. Andrew has been blessed to have her.
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Sandra McDonald retweeted
14 Jan 2025
We’re delighted that our new PoA case management system will go live on 28 January 2025.
See bit.ly/3WhOXp4 for info, key points and levels of service all teams can provide pre and post launch date. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience the delays may cause.
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Sandra McDonald retweeted
15 Jan 2025
Join LSA's two part webinar on AWI with
@sandraexpg - Don't miss our advanced practice sessions - BOOK NOW 👉 bit.ly/4fjKVmE #LSAwebinar #AWI #adultswithincapacity #ScotsLaw #mentalhealth #capacity #PoA #powerofattorney #UNCRPD #ScottReview #deprivationofliberty #booknow
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Sandra McDonald retweeted
2 Dec 2024
Our good practice guide on Consent to treatment aims to help practitioners to interpret the legal basis for treatment and to give treatment in line with best legal and ethical practice.
Read it here: bit.ly/4d9HsqB
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27 Nov 2024
Why are unpaid carers not called at same time time as their cared for? You’ll tell me they should be, as that’s the policy but I’ll just repeat my question
26 Nov 2024
As an unpaid carer, First Minister @JohnSwinney received his flu vaccination.
He urged everyone eligible to get their winter vaccinations to protect themselves, loved ones, and help the NHS during its busiest period.
Appointments and info @NHSInform: nhsinform.scot/winter-vaccin…
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Sandra McDonald retweeted
8 Nov 2024
This course - Taking Care of Our Mental Health - launched during #mentalhealthawarenessweek in 2023 is still available to buy from @policyhubs
Ideal for men during #menshealthawarenessmonth this November for your #selfcare at work or in any area of life 👉
24 May 2023
My new mental health at work course with @policyhubscot is available for just £25-£40 per place (depending on how many you buy for you organisation or team).
The content is also helpful for mental health outside work too, it’s a holistic self care approach, details below 👉
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Sandra McDonald retweeted
JABS will advertise for up to 12 vacancies for the Office of Sheriff between 29 Oct - 19 Nov 2024. On Wed 23 Oct 2024 we'll be running a virtual information session with @JudgesScotland to provide background on the role & recruitment process. Sign up here-
bit.ly/3NqvHk2
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Sandra McDonald retweeted
2 Oct 2024
Based on the voices of #UnpaidCarers in our Adult Carer Survey, Carers Trust Scotland is calling for a legal duty to be introduced so that professionals within the NHS have a responsibility to identify unpaid carers
Read the report 👉 carers.org/AdultCarerSurvey2…
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6 Sep 2024
As the current chair I can recommend the role. Happy to chat to anyone informally.
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Sandra McDonald retweeted
6 Sep 2024
Carers Scotland can provide specialist information on a range of topics, including…
✔️ benefits and financial support
✔️ how to get practical support
✔️ challenging decisions
Get in touch by phone on 0808 808 7777 or email advice@carersuk.org.
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5 Sep 2024
Great opportunity for someone who wants to add extra hours to their portfolio
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Sandra McDonald retweeted
29 Aug 2024
Looking forward to lots of wonderful interest in this wonderful Charity
#dementia
#makingchangehappen
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29 Aug 2024
Anyone else think @the_railbridge Rail Bridge cafe S.Q'ferry should bring the dirty fries back? They've been replaced by nachos. No. Doesn't go near.
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29 Aug 2024
As the current chair I say go for it. Great opportunity. Happy to chat to anyone interested.
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