We produce a range of publications, for professionals, people with mental ill health and families/carers. You can download them from our website. We have copies of some materials – contact us to enquire.
23 matching publications.
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Coronavirus information for people using services and their families and carers (version 6)
24 Mar, 2021 | .pdf, 1.1 MB
The current crisis with coronavirus is presenting us all with new challenges that are far reaching and constantly changing. This advice note covers a range of issues people have contacted the Commission about.
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Looking after your rights
8 Jan, 2020 | .pdf, 620.4 KB
This leaflet explains who we are. We can advise on your rights to do with Mental Health and Incapacity Law, and your care and treatment.
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Carers And Confidentiality Guide
27 Nov, 2018 | .pdf, 698.9 KB
This guide, for anyone who is a carer, is specifically about information sharing and confidentiality.
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Advance Statement Guidance Booklet
3 May, 2017 | .pdf, 311 KB
This booklet is for patients, carers and professionals, to understand advance statements.
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We'd like to visit you
24 Aug, 2016 | .pdf, 2.7 MB
This leaflet provides guidance on what happens when we visit you.
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Redwoods Care Home (24 August 2016)
24 Aug, 2016 | .pdf, 86.5 KB
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Use of Restraints Guide
18 Jul, 2016 | .pdf, 104.9 KB
This shorter, understandable guide is for professionals, patients, and carers on the use of restraints.
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Specified Persons Guide
18 Jul, 2016 | .pdf, 93.8 KB
This shorter, understandable guide on specified persons is for professionals, patients and carers.
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Nutrition by Artificial Means Guide
18 Jul, 2016 | .pdf, 107.1 KB
This shorter, understandable guide is for professionals, patients, and carers on nutrition by artificial means.
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Easy read Role of the DMP
14 Nov, 2013 | .pdf, 476.7 KB
This booklet is for people who are having treatment under Part 16 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act, 2003.
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What you should know when you need an interpreter
18 Sep, 2013 | .pdf, 235.5 KB
Guidance for individuals who use mental health and learning disability services.
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Interpreters guidance in Urdu
1 Jun, 2013 | .pdf, 4 MB
Guidance in Urdu for individuals who use mental health and learning disability services.
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Interpreters guidance in Cantonese
1 Jun, 2013 | .pdf, 590.8 KB
Guidance in Cantonese for individuals who use mental health and learning disability services.
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Interpreters guidance in Gaelic
1 Jun, 2013 | .pdf, 190.8 KB
Guidance in Gaelic for individuals who use mental health and learning disability services.
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Interpreters guidance in Polish
1 Jun, 2013 | .pdf, 306.4 KB
Guidance in Polish for individuals who use mental health and learning disability services.
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Interpreters guidance in Arabic
1 Jun, 2013 | .pdf, 413.7 KB
Guidance in Arabic for individuals who use mental health and learning disability services.
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Interpreters guidance in Bengali
1 Jun, 2013 | .pdf, 2.5 MB
Guidance in Bengali for individuals who use mental health and learning disability services.
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Easy read welfare guardianship
22 Apr, 2013 | .pdf, 248.5 KB
A leaflet explaining our role in welfare guardianship in easy read format.
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Easy read visiting people
22 Apr, 2013 | .pdf, 242.8 KB
An easy read guide to what happens when the Mental Welfare Commission visits people.
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Easy read who we are and what we do
22 Apr, 2013 | .pdf, 199.9 KB
An easy read guide to what the Mental Welfare Commission does.
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Welfare guardianship
22 Apr, 2013 | .pdf, 249.4 KB
A leaflet for service users and carers explaining our role in welfare guardianship.
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The role of the DMP
22 Apr, 2013 | .pdf, 236.1 KB
This guide aimed for patients, family, friends and carers, describes the role of the Designated Medical Practitioner.
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Easy read Monitoring
19 Nov, 2012 | .pdf, 1010 KB
Our leaflet explaining how we check your treatment is in line with the law and meets professional standards, in an easy read format.