We protect and promote the human rights

of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions.

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20 Nov, 2024

Commission publishes new local visit reports - 20 November 2024

12 Nov, 2024

Continuing fall in numbers of young people admitted to adult wards for mental health treatment in Scotland

31 Oct, 2024

Highest number of detentions for mental ill health in Scotland, fewest safeguards in a decade

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