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Mental Welfare Commission
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We protect and promote the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disability, dementia and related conditions.

mwcscot.org.uk
Today we published 11 new reports following visits to mental health services and one prison in Scotland.

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November 19, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Today we published our latest Mental Health Act monitoring report. We found gaps in mental health safeguards as detentions continue to rise.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:19 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
November 11, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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:
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November 6, 2025 at 9:08 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.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Today we published six new reports following visits to mental health services and two prisons in Scotland.
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October 15, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Read our new report on carers in Scotland, 'Not on the radar':
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October 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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
October 2, 2025 at 11:20 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
September 17, 2025 at 8:52 AM