Mental Welfare Commission
@mentalwelfare.bsky.social
We protect and promote the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disability, dementia and related conditions.
mwcscot.org.uk
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Our free advice line is open between
9am-noon and 1pm-4pm.
Personal queries: 0800 389 6809
Professional queries: 0131 313 8777
9am-noon and 1pm-4pm.
Personal queries: 0800 389 6809
Professional queries: 0131 313 8777
Today we published our latest Mental Health Act monitoring report. We found gaps in mental health safeguards as detentions continue to rise.
Read more here:
bit.ly/3JWRYrA
Read more here:
bit.ly/3JWRYrA
November 13, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Today we published our latest Mental Health Act monitoring report. We found gaps in mental health safeguards as detentions continue to rise.
Read more here:
bit.ly/3JWRYrA
Read more here:
bit.ly/3JWRYrA
We are delighted to share two new episodes of the There’s no such thing as an AWI! podcast. This two-part conversation with Dr Donny Lyons discusses his involvement in the development and implementation of the AWI Act. Click here to listen to the podcast: nesawi.podbean.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:32 AM
We are delighted to share two new episodes of the There’s no such thing as an AWI! podcast. This two-part conversation with Dr Donny Lyons discusses his involvement in the development and implementation of the AWI Act. Click here to listen to the podcast: nesawi.podbean.com
Join the consultation for our strategic plan 2026-29
We have completed the first draft. The next stage is to consult with you to provide you with the opportunity to submit any final comments.
Read more here:
bit.ly/4hVbJwo
We have completed the first draft. The next stage is to consult with you to provide you with the opportunity to submit any final comments.
Read more here:
bit.ly/4hVbJwo
November 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Join the consultation for our strategic plan 2026-29
We have completed the first draft. The next stage is to consult with you to provide you with the opportunity to submit any final comments.
Read more here:
bit.ly/4hVbJwo
We have completed the first draft. The next stage is to consult with you to provide you with the opportunity to submit any final comments.
Read more here:
bit.ly/4hVbJwo
Today we published our latest monitoring report for the Adults With Incapacity Act. We found a record number of Scots under guardianship orders, and calls for urgent law reform:
bit.ly/3LiJg7H
bit.ly/3LiJg7H
November 6, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Today we published our latest monitoring report for the Adults With Incapacity Act. We found a record number of Scots under guardianship orders, and calls for urgent law reform:
bit.ly/3LiJg7H
bit.ly/3LiJg7H
"Children have a right to feel safe"
We welcome the response by Nicola Killean @cypcs.bsky.social to the report our the visit to the Melville Unit:
We welcome the response by Nicola Killean @cypcs.bsky.social to the report our the visit to the Melville Unit:
Response to report by @mentalwelfare.bsky.social into Melville Unit, raising serious concerns about the use of restraint. This month we warned Scottish Government we’d take legal action if it didn’t strengthen its commitments in this area. We’re pleased it will now do so bit.ly/3L8RDCp
Statement: Commissioner's response to report on care at Melville Unit
Children's Commissioner responds after a new report by the Mental Welfare Commission into the care of children at Melville Unit highlights potential rights breaches.
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October 23, 2025 at 10:22 AM
"Children have a right to feel safe"
We welcome the response by Nicola Killean @cypcs.bsky.social to the report our the visit to the Melville Unit:
We welcome the response by Nicola Killean @cypcs.bsky.social to the report our the visit to the Melville Unit:
The first in a series of visits to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Inpatient units has found a mix of concerns for the safety and wellbeing of young people, alongside committed staff and positive initiatives at the Melville Unit in Edinburgh.
Read more here: bit.ly/4hmeZ3v
Read more here: bit.ly/4hmeZ3v
October 23, 2025 at 7:47 AM
The first in a series of visits to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Inpatient units has found a mix of concerns for the safety and wellbeing of young people, alongside committed staff and positive initiatives at the Melville Unit in Edinburgh.
Read more here: bit.ly/4hmeZ3v
Read more here: bit.ly/4hmeZ3v
Today we published six new reports following visits to mental health services and two prisons in Scotland.
Read more here:
bit.ly/3KRJNNp
Read more here:
bit.ly/3KRJNNp
October 15, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Today we published six new reports following visits to mental health services and two prisons in Scotland.
Read more here:
bit.ly/3KRJNNp
Read more here:
bit.ly/3KRJNNp
Read our new report on carers in Scotland, 'Not on the radar':
bit.ly/47nX09y
bit.ly/47nX09y
October 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Read our new report on carers in Scotland, 'Not on the radar':
bit.ly/47nX09y
bit.ly/47nX09y
Look out next Wednesday for our latest reports on wards and services in:
@nhslothian.bsky.social (1 report)
@nhsggc.bsky.social (2 reports)
NHS Ayrshire & Arran (1 report)
and
HMP Barlinnie
HMP Perth
@nhslothian.bsky.social (1 report)
@nhsggc.bsky.social (2 reports)
NHS Ayrshire & Arran (1 report)
and
HMP Barlinnie
HMP Perth
October 9, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Look out next Wednesday for our latest reports on wards and services in:
@nhslothian.bsky.social (1 report)
@nhsggc.bsky.social (2 reports)
NHS Ayrshire & Arran (1 report)
and
HMP Barlinnie
HMP Perth
@nhslothian.bsky.social (1 report)
@nhsggc.bsky.social (2 reports)
NHS Ayrshire & Arran (1 report)
and
HMP Barlinnie
HMP Perth
Which Act to use?
Read our guide on mental health legislation to treat physical ill-health when an individual is subject to compulsory care and treatment:
www.mwcscot.org.uk/node/2523
Read our guide on mental health legislation to treat physical ill-health when an individual is subject to compulsory care and treatment:
www.mwcscot.org.uk/node/2523
October 2, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Which Act to use?
Read our guide on mental health legislation to treat physical ill-health when an individual is subject to compulsory care and treatment:
www.mwcscot.org.uk/node/2523
Read our guide on mental health legislation to treat physical ill-health when an individual is subject to compulsory care and treatment:
www.mwcscot.org.uk/node/2523
Published today: 15 new reports following visits to mental health and community services, and 1 prison, in Scotland. They highlight aspects of care & treatment where we think the service could do better, & making recommendations for change where necessary: bit.ly/4n4Dkgd
September 17, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Published today: 15 new reports following visits to mental health and community services, and 1 prison, in Scotland. They highlight aspects of care & treatment where we think the service could do better, & making recommendations for change where necessary: bit.ly/4n4Dkgd
Look out next Wednesday for our latest reports on wards and services in:
NHS Lothian (4 reports)
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (3)
NHS Tayside (2)
NHS Ayrshire and Arran (1)
NHS Lanarkshire (1)
@nhsforthvalley.bsky.social (1)
@nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk (1)
NHS Western Isles (1)
HMP Low Moss (1)
NHS Lothian (4 reports)
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (3)
NHS Tayside (2)
NHS Ayrshire and Arran (1)
NHS Lanarkshire (1)
@nhsforthvalley.bsky.social (1)
@nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk (1)
NHS Western Isles (1)
HMP Low Moss (1)
September 10, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Look out next Wednesday for our latest reports on wards and services in:
NHS Lothian (4 reports)
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (3)
NHS Tayside (2)
NHS Ayrshire and Arran (1)
NHS Lanarkshire (1)
@nhsforthvalley.bsky.social (1)
@nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk (1)
NHS Western Isles (1)
HMP Low Moss (1)
NHS Lothian (4 reports)
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (3)
NHS Tayside (2)
NHS Ayrshire and Arran (1)
NHS Lanarkshire (1)
@nhsforthvalley.bsky.social (1)
@nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk (1)
NHS Western Isles (1)
HMP Low Moss (1)
Published today: 10 new reports following visits to mental health and community services, and two prisons, in Scotland.
They highlight aspects of care & treatment where we think the service could do better, and making recommendations for change where necessary:
www.mwcscot.org.uk/news/commiss...
They highlight aspects of care & treatment where we think the service could do better, and making recommendations for change where necessary:
www.mwcscot.org.uk/news/commiss...
August 20, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Published today: 10 new reports following visits to mental health and community services, and two prisons, in Scotland.
They highlight aspects of care & treatment where we think the service could do better, and making recommendations for change where necessary:
www.mwcscot.org.uk/news/commiss...
They highlight aspects of care & treatment where we think the service could do better, and making recommendations for change where necessary:
www.mwcscot.org.uk/news/commiss...
Reposted by Mental Welfare Commission
@mentalwelfare.bsky.social are recruiting for a Medical Officer to carry out practitioner responsibilities.
💵£75,147 – £83,499
📍Edinburgh (hybrid working)
🔗 tinyurl.com/3j67k57r
#mentalhealth #humanrights #practitioner
💵£75,147 – £83,499
📍Edinburgh (hybrid working)
🔗 tinyurl.com/3j67k57r
#mentalhealth #humanrights #practitioner
Medical Officer with Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland – Goodmoves
The Commission protects and promotes the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions.We have a varied and interesting role as a Medical Of...
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August 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
@mentalwelfare.bsky.social are recruiting for a Medical Officer to carry out practitioner responsibilities.
💵£75,147 – £83,499
📍Edinburgh (hybrid working)
🔗 tinyurl.com/3j67k57r
#mentalhealth #humanrights #practitioner
💵£75,147 – £83,499
📍Edinburgh (hybrid working)
🔗 tinyurl.com/3j67k57r
#mentalhealth #humanrights #practitioner
August 15, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Look out next Wednesday for our latest reports on wards and services in:
@nhsforthvalley.bsky.social (1 report)
@nhsggc.bsky.social (1)
@nhsdg.co.uk (1)
@nhstayside.bsky.social (2)
@nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk (1)
@nhslothian.bsky.social (1)
NHS Borders (1)
HMP Glenochil (1)
The State Hospital (1)
@nhsforthvalley.bsky.social (1 report)
@nhsggc.bsky.social (1)
@nhsdg.co.uk (1)
@nhstayside.bsky.social (2)
@nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk (1)
@nhslothian.bsky.social (1)
NHS Borders (1)
HMP Glenochil (1)
The State Hospital (1)
August 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Look out next Wednesday for our latest reports on wards and services in:
@nhsforthvalley.bsky.social (1 report)
@nhsggc.bsky.social (1)
@nhsdg.co.uk (1)
@nhstayside.bsky.social (2)
@nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk (1)
@nhslothian.bsky.social (1)
NHS Borders (1)
HMP Glenochil (1)
The State Hospital (1)
@nhsforthvalley.bsky.social (1 report)
@nhsggc.bsky.social (1)
@nhsdg.co.uk (1)
@nhstayside.bsky.social (2)
@nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk (1)
@nhslothian.bsky.social (1)
NHS Borders (1)
HMP Glenochil (1)
The State Hospital (1)
A reminder of our updated good practice guide on supervising private welfare guardians and welfare powers of attorney in Scotland.
Read more here: bit.ly/3QIdtuP
Read more here: bit.ly/3QIdtuP
August 11, 2025 at 10:49 AM
A reminder of our updated good practice guide on supervising private welfare guardians and welfare powers of attorney in Scotland.
Read more here: bit.ly/3QIdtuP
Read more here: bit.ly/3QIdtuP
People working in health, social work, and social care in Scotland - have you completed our eLearning module on the AWI Act?
If you work with people aged 16+ and want to develop knowledge of rights-based practice, you can access the eLearning on Turas: learn.nes.nhs.scot/73785
If you work with people aged 16+ and want to develop knowledge of rights-based practice, you can access the eLearning on Turas: learn.nes.nhs.scot/73785
August 7, 2025 at 8:48 AM
People working in health, social work, and social care in Scotland - have you completed our eLearning module on the AWI Act?
If you work with people aged 16+ and want to develop knowledge of rights-based practice, you can access the eLearning on Turas: learn.nes.nhs.scot/73785
If you work with people aged 16+ and want to develop knowledge of rights-based practice, you can access the eLearning on Turas: learn.nes.nhs.scot/73785
We're delighted to welcome two new members to the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland’s Board: Beth-Anne McDowall and Alan Wright.
We are also saying thank you and goodbye to Mary Twaddle and Gordon Johnstone as their terms on the Board come to an end.
More: www.mwcscot.org.uk/news/new-fac...
We are also saying thank you and goodbye to Mary Twaddle and Gordon Johnstone as their terms on the Board come to an end.
More: www.mwcscot.org.uk/news/new-fac...
August 4, 2025 at 10:19 AM
We're delighted to welcome two new members to the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland’s Board: Beth-Anne McDowall and Alan Wright.
We are also saying thank you and goodbye to Mary Twaddle and Gordon Johnstone as their terms on the Board come to an end.
More: www.mwcscot.org.uk/news/new-fac...
We are also saying thank you and goodbye to Mary Twaddle and Gordon Johnstone as their terms on the Board come to an end.
More: www.mwcscot.org.uk/news/new-fac...
Our engagement team will be speaking at these advocacy sessions for unpaid carers next week:
August 1, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Our engagement team will be speaking at these advocacy sessions for unpaid carers next week:
The Adults With Incapacity Project includes learning resources from the Mental Welfare Commission and NHS Education for Scotland.
youtu.be/cFto6H1vxEU
youtu.be/cFto6H1vxEU
Adults With Incapacity Project
YouTube video by Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
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July 31, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The Adults With Incapacity Project includes learning resources from the Mental Welfare Commission and NHS Education for Scotland.
youtu.be/cFto6H1vxEU
youtu.be/cFto6H1vxEU
Today we published a closure report for investigation into the care and treatment of GH, an individual with a history of mental ill health who committed homicide. We acknowledge the progress made in implementing recommendations:
www.mwcscot.org.uk/news/progres...
www.mwcscot.org.uk/news/progres...
July 29, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Today we published a closure report for investigation into the care and treatment of GH, an individual with a history of mental ill health who committed homicide. We acknowledge the progress made in implementing recommendations:
www.mwcscot.org.uk/news/progres...
www.mwcscot.org.uk/news/progres...
We are currently recruiting for:
Casework Officer
Nursing Officer - fixed term or secondment
Nursing Officer - full time or part time
www.mwcscot.org.uk/about-us/wor...
Casework Officer
Nursing Officer - fixed term or secondment
Nursing Officer - full time or part time
www.mwcscot.org.uk/about-us/wor...
July 25, 2025 at 10:50 AM
We are currently recruiting for:
Casework Officer
Nursing Officer - fixed term or secondment
Nursing Officer - full time or part time
www.mwcscot.org.uk/about-us/wor...
Casework Officer
Nursing Officer - fixed term or secondment
Nursing Officer - full time or part time
www.mwcscot.org.uk/about-us/wor...
Today we published our closure report on the investigation into the death of Mrs F, following up on the recommendations made:
www.mwcscot.org.uk/node/2480
www.mwcscot.org.uk/node/2480
July 24, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Today we published our closure report on the investigation into the death of Mrs F, following up on the recommendations made:
www.mwcscot.org.uk/node/2480
www.mwcscot.org.uk/node/2480
A reminder of our guide on how & when appeals against excessive security can be made by people who are being treated for mental ill health in high and medium secure hospital units in Scotland.
The full guide and a summary version are here: bit.ly/3dV4Ivc
The full guide and a summary version are here: bit.ly/3dV4Ivc
July 22, 2025 at 12:45 PM
A reminder of our guide on how & when appeals against excessive security can be made by people who are being treated for mental ill health in high and medium secure hospital units in Scotland.
The full guide and a summary version are here: bit.ly/3dV4Ivc
The full guide and a summary version are here: bit.ly/3dV4Ivc