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Keep up to date with the latest news from the Mental Welfare Commission.
Find out about our most recent investigations, reports on hospital visits and the latest advice on mental health and adults with incapacity law.
For media enquiries about any of the issues we work on, please contact our communications team at mwc.communications@nhs.scot.
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Our news section dates from January 2016.
23 Oct, 2025
Report on Melville Unit finds dedicated staff, highlights need to strengthen safety and wellbeing of young people
13 Oct, 2025
Not on the radar – Scotland’s unpaid carers are still not recognised as equal partners in care
29 Jul, 2025
Progress in implementing recommendations following investigation into the care and treatment of GH – A focus on learning, not blame
26 Jun, 2025