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of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions.

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29 Jul, 2021

Rising numbers, falling safeguards - new report shows a rise in numbers of people being detained for mental health care during the pandemic

21 Jul, 2021

Commission publishes new local visit reports - 21 July 2021

15 Jul, 2021

Mental Welfare Commission publishes two reports for consideration by the Scottish Mental Health Law Review

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