Publications

Our guide to information revised October 2020

Our Publication scheme revised October 2020.

The Mental Welfare Commission's position statement on Section 13ZA, Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 in relation to the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020

In January 2020, the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland (the Commission) undertook stakeholder feedback research. The aim of the research was to explore perceptions of the Commission and its impact, to understand what the Commission is doing well and to identify any areas for improvements.  

Actions arising from the results of the Commission's stakeholder survey conducted in 2020.

Business Plan 2020-21

The Mental Welfare Commission has published a position statement on its role and responsibility in relation to coronavirus.

Our Procurement Policy 2020-21

Our Financial Operating Procedures Policy 2020-21

Our Fraud Prevention and Investigations Policy 2020-21

Our Standing Orders policy for 2020-21

Our Standing Financial Instructions 2020-21

This agreement is intended to promote an effective working relationship and information sharing protocol between the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland (MWC) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in Scotland on areas of mutual interest.

This report has been produced voluntarily, and covers 2017-19.

Our business plan review - performance against key targets report for 2018/19

View our memorandum with the Scottish Government.

This is the Commission’s strategy for engagement and participation with stakeholders, including people who use services, users, carers, professionals and organisations for the next three years. It has been developed to support the achievement of our strategic priorities, as set out in our five year strategic plan.

Our signed accounts for 2017-18.

Our 2017/18 Annual Audit Report to the Board of the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland and the Auditor General for Scotland.

This is the annual report of the COmmission's new complaints handling procedure, covering the period, April 2017 - March 2018.

This document sets out our agreed equalities outcomes and plans.

The Commission's policy on accessible information.

This outlines our plans in this new role and should be read in conjunction with the Commission's strategic plan and business plans.

Our signed accounts for 2016-17.

Our annual report for the year 2016-17, which highlights the work of the Commission during the past year.

This document details the Information Governance and Technology Strategy for the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland over the next three years.

Our strategic plan for the period 2017-2020.

This strategy builds on the Stakeholder Involvement and Feedback Strategy 2014-17. It deals specifically with our engagement with organisations and professional groups, and sits alongside the Engagement Strategy for Individuals and Carers.

Our annual report for 2015-16, highlighting  our key activities and recommendations for the year.

Our signed accounts for 2015-16.

This is the 1st quarterly report of the COmmission's new complaints handling procedure, covering the period, April - June 2016.

Produced in partnership with: Audit Scotland, Care Inspectorate, Healthcare Improvement Scotland, Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland, NHS Education for Scotland, and NHS National Services Scotland.

The next Mental Health Strategy - The Mental Welfare Commission's proposed priorities.

Our annual report for 2014-2015, highlighting our key activities and recommendations of the year.

Update from board meeting 23 June 2015 on PSRA Disclosure 2013-14

Our memorandum of understanding with the Health and Safety Executive.

An easy read version of our Annual Report for 2013-2014.

Our report of our Annual Accounts 2013-2014, year ending 31 March 2014.

Our memorandum of understanding with Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

Our memorandum of understanding with the Care Inspectorate.

View our memorandum of understanding with the Mental Health Tribunal.

View our memorandum of  understanding with the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman.

View our memorandum of understanding with the Scottish Social Services Council.

Key findings from our monitoring of mental health and incapacity legislation in Scotland 2010-2011

Key findings from our monitoring of mental health and incapacity legislation in Scotland 2009-2010.