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Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland is an independent organization that safeguards the rights and well-being of individuals with mental health issues or learning disabilities. It offers advice, monitors care, and ensures that vulnerable people are treated fairly and ethically. The Commission also provides guidance to professionals and family members, advocates for the rights of those it serves, and intervenes if someone's mental health or capacity is at risk. Its goal is to promote safe, respectful, and effective mental health care across Scotland.