How to find out more 

For more information about anything in this section, contact:

• a member of NHS staff involved in your care

• the NHS Helpline on 0800 22 44 88 (textphone 18001 0800 22 44 88). Calls to the Helpline are free and it can provide an interpreting service, or
  

• your local Citizens Advice Bureau (find your nearest bureau online or in your local phone book.)
  

Information on the law and young people

For more information about how the law affects children and young people, contact:

• The Scottish Child Law Centre
  54 East Crosscauseway
  Edinburgh EH8 9HD
  Information helpline: 0131 667 6333
  Freephone number: 0800 328 8970 (for people under 18)
  Free text enquiry service 80800 (text 'SCLC' followed by your question. Replies will be sent by text to your mobile phone).
  Email enquiries@sclc.org.uk
  Website: www.sclc.org.uk
  

• There's a version of this leaflet for young people under 16: Consent - your rights.

Information on the law and adults with incapacity or mental disorder

'Incapacity' means you can't make decisions for yourself or can't tell other people your decisions. For more information about the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act, contact:

• The Office of the Public Guardian (Scotland)
  Hadrian House
  Callendar Business Park
  Callendar Road
  Falkirk FK1 1XR
  Phone: 01324 678 300
  Fax: 01324 678 301
  Email opg@scotcourts.gov.uk
  Website: www.publicguardian-scotland.gov.uk
  

For more information about the rights of people with mental illness or disorder, contact:

• The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland. They can also give you information and advice on people's rights under the Adults with Incapacity Act.
  
  The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
  Thistle House
  91 Haymarket Terrace
  Edinburgh EH12 5HE
  Phone: 0131 313 8777
  Freephone number: 0800 389 6809 (for service users and carers)
  Fax: 0131 313 8778
  Email enquiries@mwcscot.org.uk
  Website: www.mwcscot.org.uk
  

• The Scottish Government Health Directorates have produced a series of topic guides for people with a mental disorder and their carers. These include a guide on giving consent to treatment. If you would like a copy of these guides, contact:
  
  Mental Health Law Team
  Mental Health Division
  Scottish Government Health Directorates
  St Andrew's House, Regent Road
  Edinburgh EH1 3DG
  Phone: 0131 244 2591
  Email: mentalhealthlaw@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Page last edited: 30 July 2010