Commission publishes new local visits - March 2025
Publication date: 19 Mar, 2025
The Mental Welfare Commission today published eleven 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.
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:
"Many of this month’s reports are for visits we made to services providing care and treatment to older individuals. It is important to emphasise that when tailoring care plans for their needs and preferences, the individuals must be involved, and the views of their families and proxy decision makers included.
“We were disappointed to note that smoking and vaping were still permitted by some services in outdoor areas. We expect services to comply with law to provide a healthier environment and will be following up on action being taken to do so.”
The reports are for: