Statutory bodies and volunteers

A number of supporting bodies work with us to help improve the health and care system as a whole. 

A brief overview is provided here, and you can read more about their work including any reports published by them on their webpages.

• Appropriate Adults – supporting vulnerable young people and adults attending the police station or court following arrest

• Health Services Consultative Committee (HSCC) – independent, consultative body to the DHSC

• Health and Social Care Ombudsman Body (HSCOB) – an independent statutory body set up to review unresolved complaints made about health and social care services

• Mental Health Commission (MHC) - independent body whose purpose is to ensure the DHSC is protecting the rights and welfare of patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1998

• Public Engagement – help connect the DHSC to groups who assist us to understand patient experiences