This video, part of Dundee's bitesize video series on the Adults with Incapacity Act 2000, explains the role of the local authority when acting as welfare guardian for an adult. It covers what a welfare guardian is (and how a local authority can become one), a welfare guardian's powers, and how they work in practice. It also covers what happens when these powers don't work as intended, or when a welfare guardian's role ends. Issues of human rights and restrictions of liberty are considered throughout.
The video also contains links to other resources.