With Inclusion in Mind: An easy read guide

An easy read guide of the Scottish Government publication ‘With Inclusion in Mind: The local authority’s role in promoting wellbeing and social development: Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Sections 25-31.

The Scottish Government made a new law in 2003. It is called The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 says that local councils must help anyone who has a mental illness or a learning disability get the best from life. The Scottish Government gave each council extra money to do this.

This booklet is about how councils can help people.