The Mental Welfare Commission ReportsHub
This reports hub contains data and analysis about the operation of mental health and incapacity law in Scotland. Click on the headings below to access each site area.
Annual monitoring
We gather and analyse annual data on the operation of mental health and incapacity law. We look at trends over time and comment on whether we think the law is operating as intended.
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Key findings from our annual monitoring programme 2008-09.
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Details of our broader work programme can be found in our Annual Report 2008-09
Themed monitoring
We monitor care and treatment for particular priority groups. We also produce visit reports from our themed visits to individuals using particular kinds of services across Scotland.
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Care and treatment of people on short-term detention certificates - findings from our visits to 1 in 5 people receiving short term compulsory care and treatment in Scotland
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Young people and welfare guardianship - findings from our monitoring of the use of guardianship orders for people under the age of 25.
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Rights, risks and restriction - findings from our visits to individuals receiving care and treatment in medium and low secure hospitals.
Quarterly monitoring
We produce quarterly data reports on the use of mental health and incapacity law.
