They produce reports on all of their visits to people using services, so that services can learn from them and improve the care and treatment they provide.
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Mental Welfare Commission Reports

The Mental Welfare Commission (MWC) visits people in hospital, in their own home or in a care home, in secure accommodation, or in any other setting where they are receiving care and treatment. About a quarter of their visits are unannounced.
Recent visits to Tayside services
Murray Royal Hospital, Moredun Ward (27 November 2019, announced)
Murray Royal Hospital, Amulree Ward (announced)
Rohallion, Spey, Varra and Ythan Wards (announced)
Carseview Centre, LDAU (announced)
Stracathro Hospital, Willow Unit (announced)
Strathmartine Centre, Flats 1, 2 and 3 (announced)
Dudhope Young Persons Unit (announced)
Murray Royal Hospital, Gary and Tummel Wards (unannounced)
Rohallion, Esk and Lyon Wards (announced)
Murray Royal Hospital, Amulree Ward (announced)
Rohallion, Spey, Varra and Ythan Wards (announced)
Carseview Centre, LDAU (announced)
Stracathro Hospital, Willow Unit (announced)
Strathmartine Centre, Flats 1, 2 and 3 (announced)
Dudhope Young Persons Unit (announced)
Murray Royal Hospital, Gary and Tummel Wards (unannounced)
Rohallion, Esk and Lyon Wards (announced)