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Mental Health Act Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

WebOn 30 June 2017, the majority of parts 1 and 2 of the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015 came into force, which make changes to the existing 2003 Act. For more information, …

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Getting treatment Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

WebGetting treatment. For some people, a mental illness is a one-off; something that happens once and passes. Other people have many episodes of mental illness. There are lots of …

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New report on Scotland’s crisis in mental ill health, alcohol and …

WebLack of physical health care. People with mental health conditions and substance use problems often also have physical health issues that should be …

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Law and Rights Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

WebThe Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 provides a framework for safeguarding the welfare and managing the finances of adults (people aged 16 or over) who lack capacity …

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Compulsory treatment for mental illness in the community – …

WebHealth (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (‘the Mental Health Act’) . It was thought that compelling care, treatment and support in the community for some people would be …

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About us Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

WebAbout us. 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 …

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Your rights Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

WebIt can only take place when recommended by a doctor. Where possible, a mental health officer should also agree to it. 2. Short Term Detention. This allows a person to be …

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Medical treatment under Part 16 Scotland’s mentalhealth of …

Webof the Mental Health (Care and Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003 April 2021. 2 . 3 This guidance was previously published as an advice note in 2014. It has been reviewed in …

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Advance Statements Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

WebAn advance statement should be witnessed and signed by a health or social care professional. It is a good idea to review your advance statement every six or 12 months …

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Scotland's mental health rehabilitation wards

WebThe Mental Welfare Commission today published a new report on its visits to all 22 of Scotland’s NHS rehabilitation wards. Patients on these wards are likely to have …

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Scottish Mental Health Law Review, Scottish Government response

WebThe Mental Welfare Commission welcomes the Scottish Government’s initial response to the Scottish Mental Health Law Review published today. The Scottish …

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Publications Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

WebContact us. Contact our Advice Line for advice on rights and good practice to do with mental health and incapacity law, and care and treatment. You can also email us or contact us …

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GOOD PRACTICE GUIDE The use of seclusion

Web1 Scottish Executive (2003) Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act, The Stationery Office, Edinburgh 2 Human Rights Working Group on Restraint and Seclusion …

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Missed opportunities

Web“Mental health assessment units have a critical role to play in our health service, yet we found missed opportunities in the mental health unit assessment in this …

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Advance Statement Guidance: My Views, My Treatment

Web‘In mental health care, advance statements would permit a person, during a period of mental well-being, to plan for the types of interventions he or she would wish or be …

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Adults with Incapacity Act

WebLearning resources. The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 provides a framework for safeguarding the welfare and managing the finances of adults (people aged 16 or …

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Who we are and what we do

WebSandy Riddell trained in social work and has held director level posts in social work, housing, education, and health and social care, including his final role before retirement …

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Consent to Treatment: A guide for mental health practitioners

WebIt is written to help mental health practitioners, but will also be of interest to service users, carers and independent advocates. The main aim of the guide is to examine issues of …

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Deprivation of liberty COVID-19 FAQsfor practitioners (version …

Webthe Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 (as amended by s145 Health and Social Care Act 2008)are now considered to be exercising a public function for the purposes of section 6 …

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Urgent medical treatment under the Mental Health Act …

Webunder the Mental Health Act (s243, T4) 15 June 2020. 2 . Urgent Medical Treatment under the Mental Health Act (s243, T4) A reminder that the RMO must report urgent treatment …

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The role of the Designated Medical Practitioner

Webcontinuum of health and social care. • We find out whether individual care and treatment is in line with the law and good practice • We challenge service providers to deliver best …

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