Seventy-one admissions of young people to adult wards in 2024-25 - today we published our latest monitoring report on children and young people. Read more here: bit.ly/4pjIruk

THREE DAYS LEFT 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 are currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Engineer: - 35 hours per week - Fixed term - Hybrid working - £46,459 - £51,621 pa Apply by noon on 8 December. For more details visit: mwcscot.org.uk/node/2565

Published today, our closure report on the investigation into the care and treatment of Mr D. The Commission has continued to follow up recommendations from the report. You can read the closure report here: bit.ly/48iA2jB

Carers play an important role in supporting people with mental illness, learning disability, dementia, and related conditions. Unfortunately, their voices often go unheard. Our report ‘Not on the radar’ captures some of their experiences: bit.ly/47nX09y #CarerRightsDay

Today we published 11 new reports following visits to mental health services and one prison in Scotland. Read more here: bit.ly/4i3Cn6c

Look out this Wednesday for our latest reports on wards and services in: @nhsfife.bsky.social (3 reports) @nhslothian.bsky.social (3 reports) @nhsggc.bsky.social (1 report) NHS Ayrshire & Arran (1 report) @nhstayside.bsky.social (1 report) @nhsforthvalley.bsky.social (1 report) and HMP Greenock

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

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

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

"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:

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

Today we published six new reports following visits to mental health services and two prisons in Scotland. Read more here: bit.ly/3KRJNNp

Read our new report on carers in Scotland, 'Not on the radar': 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

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

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)

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...

@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

We are currently recruiting for: Medical officer www.mwcscot.org.uk/node/1605

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)

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

This guide discusses supported decision-making, human rights, and the role that supported decision-making can play in reinforcing principles that underpin Scottish legislation, with examples. Read the guide here: bit.ly/3Nb71fC

Published today: 13 new reports following visits to mental health services and community services in Scotland. They highlight aspects of care & treatment where we think the service could do better, and making recommendations for change where necessary: bit.ly/3Udk6bt

We are currently recruiting for: Casework officer www.mwcscot.org.uk/about-us/wor...

More important now than ever perhaps: our guide for social and health care professionals (but useful for families too) on money management for people who lack capacity. It explains the law and considerations for making the best decision for the individual. bit.ly/3cjoocA

Look out next Wednesday for our latest reports on wards and services in: @nhstayside.bsky.social (2 reports) @nhsforthvalley.bsky.social (1) @nhsggc.bsky.social (4) @nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk (1) @nhsgrampian.bsky.social (1) @nhslothian.bsky.social (2) @nhslanarkshire.bsky.social (1) NHS Fife (1)

A reminder of our research brief analysing how long short term detention certificates last in mental health care: bit.ly/3FX1EvJ An infographic summarising the research can be found here: bit.ly/3p1D9Y1

A reminder of our good practice guide for landlords about tenancy agreements for people with additional support needs. Also useful for social workers and families. Read more here: bit.ly/3FRD4hE

Today we published our annual report for 2024-25, showing the wide range of work the organisation completed last year, including visits to 150 wards and units around the country, meeting individuals, families, and staff. Read more here: bit.ly/45ChJ9h

When and how to recall a welfare guardianship order? Our guidance aims to clarify the process; supporting those across health and social care partnerships to decide the most appropriate route to request the recall of guardianship powers. Read more: bit.ly/3Xws1lx

Are you looking for help and want to know more about common mental health conditions? Our website contains quick links to information you may find useful: bit.ly/37n1tYw

Published today: 13 new reports following visits to mental health services and community services in Scotland. They highlight aspects of care & treatment where we think the service could do better, and making recommendations for change where necessary: bit.ly/44ns2wM

'Right to treat?' is our guide on delivering physical healthcare to people who lack capacity and refuse or resist treatment. Read the guide here: bit.ly/3JM2fBb

A reminder of our good practice guide on the preparation of care plans for people subject to compulsory care and treatment. You can read the guide here: bit.ly/30QNSux

Look out next Weds for our latest reports on wards and services across these areas: @nhstayside.bsky.social (1 report) @nhsggc.bsky.social (3 reports) @nhsforthvalley.bsky.social (1 report) @nhsgrampian.bsky.social (3 reports) @nhslothian.bsky.social (4 reports) NHS Western Isles (1 report)

Reminder of our report: Hospital is not home. We considered the circumstances of 55 people who were in a learning disability or mental health hospital for over 10 years. We found that people are staying in hospital for too long; on average 18 years and 2 months. More here: bit.ly/4axFGiv

If you missed our webinar on treatment and consent, you can watch the recordings on our website. The session covered parts of the AWI Act and the Mental Health Act, plus the audience Q&A. Watch here: mwcscot.org.uk/node/2350

We've also published information about advance statements in easy read: bit.ly/4e6eVC4 Useful when talking to people about why, and how to, make an advance statement.

It’s time to #RethinkDementia. If a friend or relative has been diagnosed with dementia, staying in contact, including them in social activities, and doing many of the things you’ve always done, can help them stay well for longer. Find out more at nhsinform.scot/RethinkDementia