Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
Our mission is to be a leading and independent voice in promoting a society where people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions are treated fairly, have their rights respected, and have appropriate support to live the life of their choice.
We do this by empowering individuals and their carers, monitoring mental health and incapacity law, and influencing and challenging service providers and policy makers.
Individuals may be vulnerable because they are less able, at times, to safeguard their own interests. They can have restrictions placed on them in order to receive care and treatment. When this happens, we make sure it is legal and ethical.
We are accountable to Ministers at the Scottish Government for our statutory duties and how we spend public money. We carry out our work and produce reports independently from the Scottish Government.
Last updated:
31/07/2025
Services
We protect the rights of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions by supporting people with their own lived experience.
We protect and promote the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions by supporting working professionals.
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