Lives less restricted
One of the ways in which the Commission monitors individual care and treatment is through our visits programme. We visit people in a range of settings throughout Scotland: at home, in hospital or in any other setting where care and treatment is being delivered.
We have a duty to monitor the application of the principles of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and to promote best practice in their use. These principles should underpin the practice of all professionals working with an individual who is subject to compulsory measures under the legislation.
This report reflects our findings from a programme of visits to people who were subject to compulsory treatment orders with community based powers, i.e. who were not liable to be detained in hospital. We refer to these orders as community compulsory treatment orders (CCTOs). The visits took place between November 2010 and March 2011.
We examined many aspects of the care and treatment of people subject to CCTOs across Scotland. Most importantly, we wanted to hear people's views of the care and treatment they received. This will help services learn from good practice and respond to any issues that are identified.
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