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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.
21 Feb, 2024
Commission's latest visit reports highlight the importance of involving individuals, their families and carers in planning person-centred care
25 Jan, 2024
Failed by the systems and structures put in place to protect him – investigation into the care and treatment of Mr E
17 Jan, 2024
Commission’s latest visit reports highlight importance of regular reviews in care settings
20 Dec, 2023
Mental Welfare Commission looking to build on good practice in 2024 for the care and treatment for people with mental ill health - standards of care should be more consistent
7 Dec, 2023
Almost 18,000 Scots living with welfare guardianship orders– highest ever level
29 Nov, 2023
Investigation into the care and treatment of GH - homicide by a person in contact with mental health services
15 Nov, 2023
First visit to a community mental health service in our latest local visit reports
2 Nov, 2023
Fewer young people admitted to adult wards for mental health treatment in Scotland
31 Oct, 2023