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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, 2019
Highest ever number of detentions for mental illness in Scotland and rising numbers for young people
11 Oct, 2019
Commission calls for action on human rights failings in Scotland’s prisons and in police custody
10 Oct, 2019
The use of seclusion in caring for people with mental illness or learning disability – new guide
3 Oct, 2019