Adults with incapacity (AWI): forms and guidance
Legal forms and guidance for situations where adults cannot make decisions for themselves due to conditions like dementia, learning disabilities, or mental health issues.
AWI forms 1-19 (financial and welfare powers)
Forms to apply for, renew, or end legal authority to make decisions on behalf of an adult who lacks capacity.
- set up or renew a guardianship or intervention order - forms AWI 1 to 10
- apply to end a welfare or financial guardianship - forms AWI 11 to 13
- challenge or remove welfare guardianship (for local councils and Mental Welfare Commission) - forms AWI 14 to 19
Section 47 medical certificates and guidance
- Section 47 certificate of incapacity: allows healthcare professionals to provide non-emergency treatment to adults who cannot consent
- certificate to dispense with notification: for cases where notification would pose serious health risks to the adult
- guide to assessing capacity: guidance for healthcare staff on determining decision-making capacity
Local councils and care providers
Guidance for local councils, care homes and other care providers on their responsibilities under adults with incapacity legislation.
Legal representatives and family
Codes of practice for attorneys, guardians, and others legally authorised to act on behalf of adults with incapacity.
Healthcare professionals
Guidance for medical practitioners on assessing mental capacity and treating adults who cannot consent to healthcare decisions.
Financial services
Guidance for people and organisations authorised to manage finances and access funds on behalf of adults with incapacity.
Contact
Email: awireform.queries@gov.scot