Happy #InternationalWomensDay ♀️
In 2025, we partnered with People First (Scotland)’s Equally Safe Group to co-produce the world’s first gender-based violence and learning disability self-assessment toolkit.
Find out more 👉 zurl.co/aWOP5
Raise free donations for SCLD when shopping online with Easyfundraising. It won’t cost you a penny extra.
All you need to do is:
1. Go to zurl.co/2GESQ and join for free.
2. Install the app and Donation Reminder extension.
3. Activate your donation before shopping online
The Motability Scheme is being replaced in Scotland by the Accessible Vehicle and Equipment Scheme or AVE Scheme for short.
Inclusion Scotland has created a survey to tell you about these changes and to have your say.
Online survey: zurl.co/5crpw
Easy Read version of the survey: zurl.co/itVKf
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Keep up to date with all things SCLD and other news from the sector
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#LearningDisabilityScotland #StayConnected
Have you downloaded our app yet? 📱
The Human Rights Town app is your pocket guide to accessing your human rights, designed by and for people with learning disabilities.
📲 Ready to explore your rights?
Download Human Rights Town FREE from the App Store or Google Play and start your journey.
Application deadline approaching ⏰
Our search for the next CEO of SCLD is closing for applications on 18 February.
Apply with a tailored CV and covering letter to ScotlandExecutive@LHH.com
For More information visit: zurl.co/mjC5C
💖 Happy Valentine’s Day
Valentines’ reminds us Relationships Matter for everyone.
In 2020, we published Relationships Matter - exploring relationships, loneliness, happiness, choice, and support for people with learning disabilities and the findings are still relevant today.
zurl.co/az4dO
📚 Today is International Day of Education
💬 Did you know 98% of educators feel that teacher training doesn’t prepare them to support children and young people with additional support needs?
In her blog, Lindsay Kinloch’s reflects on her experience of education. 🔗👉zurl.co/BDsex
Could you be our next Chief Executive?
📍 Glasgow (flexible working considered)
💷 Salary up to £70,000
🗓 Applications close: 18 February 2026
Apply with a tailored CV and covering letter to ScotlandExecutive@LHH.com
For More information visit zurl.co/hCDLX
🎥Ever wanted to work behind the camera on a movie?
If you have a learning disability and are aged between 18-25 this is an opportunity to learn media and filmmaking skills from experienced filmmakers.
Find out more and register here 👉zurl.co/VDsUS
🚨Closing Soon – 12 January!
🕒 Part-time: 28 hours per week
📍 Location: Glasgow (Hybrid)
💼 Salary: c. £42,000–£45,000 (FTE)
👉 Find out more: zurl.co/mWhS2
📨How to apply - Send a tailored CV and covering letter (max. 2 pages) to ScotlandExecutive@LHH.com.
SCLD wishes you a fantastic start to 2026! Most of our team will be off until Monday 6th Jan, but we’ll be back, refreshed, and ready to go
We look forward to working together to create a Scotland where people with learning disabilities live full safe and loving lives.
Let’s make 2026 the best yet
Merry Christmas from everyone at SCLD! Whatever you are doing today we hope your day is filled with joy, laughter, and maybe a mince pie or two.
If you need someone to talk to today:
Breathing Space: 0800 838587
Samaritans: 116 123
If you need support over the festive season, you can reach out to:
Breathing Space: 0800 838587
Samaritans: 116 123
Most of our team are taking a break over the festive period - our office is still open, but we’re running with a reduced team, so responses may be a little slower than usual.
We want to take a moment to say a huge thank you to all our supporters, friends, and allies for everything you’ve done with and for people with learning disabilities in 2025.
@Krismclaughlin18.bsky.social
#TurnerPrize2025 #LearningDisability
Earlier this month, Scottish Artist Nnena Kalu was announced as the 2025 Turner Prize winner. Rapporteurs Rosie and Kris reflected on why this is such an important moment for Nnena and other artists and creators with learning disabilities.
zurl.co/WWrlV
📢 Join Our Team – Finance & Resource Manager
Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a real difference?
🕒 Part-time: 28 hours per week
📍 Location: Glasgow (Hybrid)
💼 Salary: c. £42,000–£45,000 (FTE)
Apply👉 zurl.co/S6JF8
📢 Inclusive design and access to mainstream services for People with Learning Disabilities
People with learning disabilities still face digital, communication, and workplace barriers.
“Inclusivity needs to be the norm, not the novelty.”
👉 See Rights. Equality. Inclusion. zurl.co/JSUuG
📢 Health & Wellbeing
Adults with learning disabilities die 20 years earlier on average, often from preventable causes. Annual Health Checks save lives.
We’re calling for consistent health checks, better data systems, and fairer social care.
👉Rights. Equality. Inclusion. zurl.co/zPQJj
📢 Independent Living Now
171 people with learning disabilities are still in hospital, nearly half ready to leave but blocked by lack of support. This must change.
👉 Explore our Rights. Equality. Inclusion. zurl.co/t7IAz
#RightsEqualityInclusion #SP2026 #LearningDisabilityScotland
Welcome to the team!
We are pleased to introduce you to Rachel Jardine, SCLD's new Admin & Compliance Officer 📨💻.
Read what Rachel has to say about her induction to our team here zurl.co/xZluq
Please join us in giving Rachel a warm welcome!
#InclusiveWorkplacesWeek
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📣 NEW REPORT LAUNCH! – “My Rights”
Here's the key messages from the NIN meeting on 3 Sept.
With 87 attendees, and a presentation from @scldnews.bsky.social, the day was filled with powerful examples of when rights are met in people's lives.
Read the full report here:
shorturl.at/Yehes
The UK Government has asked the Supreme Court to change the Cheshire West ruling, which protects people deprived of their liberty from neglect or abuse. Charities warn this could strip vital safeguards for people with learning disabilities, dementia & autism.
Yesterday, SCLD and our Include For Good Rapporteurs were teamed up with the Fraser of Allander Institute and Salveson Mindroom for a 2-hour workshop on Hiring and Developing Diverse Talent: Neurodivergence and Learning Disability in the Workplace.
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Young people and families look to professionals for advice that’s spot on. But how can you be sure you’re on top of the latest developments?
Compass is always up to date on transitions in Scotland.
Create a Pro account today. Go to www.compasslaunch.scot to find out more and sign up.
👏 It’s #TrusteesWeek!
A huge thank you to our incredible trustees for the time, expertise and heart you bring to everything we do.
Your guidance helps drive our vision of a fairer Scotland where people with learning disabilities live full, safe and loving lives.
We couldn’t do it without you 💙
✉️ Keep up to date with our work
📢 Find out about news, events and opportunities
📣 Join the conversation on learning disability in Scotland.
Our eFocus keeps you connected to all things learning disability in Scotland.
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