Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf organization
gptkbp:annualVisitors £2.5 million
gptkbp:areaServed gptkb:Scotland
gptkbp:collaboratesWith gptkb:NHS_Scotland
government agencies
local authorities
academic institutions
community organizations
advocacy groups
professional bodies
third sector organizations
service users
families of service users
gptkbp:established 2002
gptkbp:focusArea mental health awareness
mental health crisis intervention
mental health education
mental health research
mental health policy development
mental health service accessibility
mental health care quality
mental health rights
mental health service improvement
mental health service user involvement
gptkbp:function investigating complaints
providing guidance
conducting research
publishing reports
engaging with stakeholders
monitoring mental health services
advocating for rights of individuals with mental health issues
gptkbp:hasAuthorityOver gptkb:Mental_Health_(Care_and_Treatment)_(Scotland)_Act_2003
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Edinburgh
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
gptkbp:keyPeople Chief Executive
Chairperson
gptkbp:purpose promote and safeguard the welfare of individuals with mental health issues
gptkbp:relatedTo public health
human rights
mental health services
patient rights
mental health policy
mental health advocacy
mental health legislation
social care
healthcare_regulation
gptkbp:reportsTo gptkb:Scottish_Government
gptkbp:staff approximately 30
gptkbp:type public body
gptkbp:website www.mwcscot.org.uk