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The public trustee’s role in assisting represented adults with finances : Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee

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Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee explaining what a trustee does and how adults who do not have capacity to make their own decisions can be helped, and how their wishes... More ≫

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Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee explaining what a trustee does and how adults who do not have capacity to make their own decisions can be helped, and how their wishes must be taken into account.

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Staged home study report (HSR) process : referral through evaluation

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This one-page infographic sets out the processes involved in a completing a home study report as part of the adoption process. The intent of the home study assessment is to gain insight into a... More ≫

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This one-page infographic sets out the processes involved in a completing a home study report as part of the adoption process. The intent of the home study assessment is to gain insight into a family's overall functioning, capacities, expectations of adoptive parenting, and suitability for adoption.

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Staying safe and healthy in your home : general home safety tips

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This tip sheet provides information and guidance to help individuals with disabilities and their families understand and plan for general safety in their home. Includes a plain-language version.

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Fire safety : prevention and tips

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This tip sheet provides information and guidance to help individuals with disabilities and their families understand and plan for fire safety in their home. Includes a plain-language version.

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Mental Health Act : information for formal patients

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A formal patient is someone who is held at a hospital or health centre under the Mental Health Act under the authority of two admission certificates or two renewal certificates. If you are a... More ≫

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A formal patient is someone who is held at a hospital or health centre under the Mental Health Act under the authority of two admission certificates or two renewal certificates. If you are a formal patient, this document contains information about your legal rights, answers to common questions and other resources.

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Mental Health Act : information for persons subject to a community treatment order

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Explains community treatment orders, which are issued under the Mental Health Act to assist an individual in complying with treatment and care while living in the community, instead of being... More ≫

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Explains community treatment orders, which are issued under the Mental Health Act to assist an individual in complying with treatment and care while living in the community, instead of being detained at a hospital. A team of health care providers determines what to include in a community treatment order care plan, such as medications that need to be taken regularly and appointments with care providers.

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Mental Health Act : information about mental health review panels

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Review panels review applications from people under the Mental Health Act, including formal patients and people subject to a community treatment order. Review panels give you an opportunity to... More ≫

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Review panels review applications from people under the Mental Health Act, including formal patients and people subject to a community treatment order. Review panels give you an opportunity to have a physician or nurse practitioner’s opinion about your mental health reviewed by people who are not involved in your care. Each review panel includes a lawyer, a psychiatrist and a member of the public.

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Specific decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) [2021]

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This fact sheet explains specific decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. Specific decision-making is designed to provide timely and effective decision-making services... More ≫

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This fact sheet explains specific decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. Specific decision-making is designed to provide timely and effective decision-making services for adults who do not have the capacity to provide informed consent for health care decisions or temporary admission to, or discharge from, a residential facility.

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Out of home living arrangements and respite providers. Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)

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This Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) tip sheet provides out of home living arrangement and/or respite service providers with information that parents consider when they are... More ≫

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This Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) tip sheet provides out of home living arrangement and/or respite service providers with information that parents consider when they are choosing an out of home living arrangement or respite for their child.

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Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) : cross-ministry supports

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program helps families identify and access services and supports to strengthen their ability to promote their child's healthy development... More ≫

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program helps families identify and access services and supports to strengthen their ability to promote their child's healthy development and encourage their child's participation in activities at home and in the community. This document lists cross-ministry supports provided for children with disabilities.

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