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Welcome to the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland is an independent organisation working to safeguard the rights and welfare of everyone with a mental illness, learning disability or other mental disorder.
On this site you can find out more about who we are, what we do and how we can help you. You can also get information, advice and guidance to help make sure people get care and treatment that is in line with the law and best practice.
Advice & information
Our professionals provide expert telephone and e-mail advice to service users, carers and professionals.
Visiting people
We visit people to check they are getting the right care and treatment. We ask for changes where these are needed.
Investigations & inquiries
We conduct investigations and inquiries where things may have gone wrong and make recommendations for change.
Monitoring care & treatment
We check individual care and treatment is in line with the law and monitor the use of mental health and incapacity law in Scotland.
Promoting best practice
We consult and produce guidance on best practice in the application of mental health and incapacity law.
Influencing and challenging
We have an influential voice in the way services and policies are developed in Scotland.
New award for best practice in applying the principles of the Act
