Commission publishes new local visit reports - January 2025
Publication date: 15 Jan, 2025
The Mental Welfare Commission today published eight new reports following visits to mental health services and community services in Scotland.
Every year the Commission visits around 150 wards and units for people with mental ill health, learning disability, dementia or related conditions in Scotland. From this year, these visits are being extended to community mental health teams.
During the visits Commission visitors talk to patients, relatives and staff, and examine records. A report is published after each visit. The Commission expects a response to each of its recommendations within three months of the reports being published.
Today’s reports highlight positive findings, aspects of care and treatment where we think the service could do better, and making recommendations for change where necessary.
Claire Lamza, executive director (nursing), Mental Welfare Commission, said:
“This month our reports show the importance of staff understanding and correctly applying aspects of mental health law, particularly where restrictions have been placed on those receiving care and treatment.
“When this occurs, the Commission, either by review or direct contact with the people involved, maintains a role in ensuring the individual’s rights are upheld and as soon as possible, the principle of least restriction is applied.”
The reports are for: