The Commission was originally set up in 1960 under the Mental Health Act. Our duties are set out in current mental health and incapacity law.

The best care and treatment of people with mental illness, learning disability, dementia and related conditions is not always straight forward. Every individual and every situation is different.We wor ...

Our mission is to be a leading and independent voice in promoting a society where people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions are treated fairly, have their righ ...

This pathway is designed to help staff in mental health services ensure that patients have their human rights respected at key points in their treatment.

We carry out local visits to people who are being treated or cared for in local services, such as a particular hospital ward, a local care home, local supported accommodation, the State Hospital or a ...