@scldnews.bsky.social
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.
📰 Check out our latest article, courtesy of Lorne Berkley (SCLD), on the UK Govt's recent call for the Supreme Court to overturn the #CheshireWest ruling.
Read the full article here: www.hrcscotland.org/news/news/ch...
Plain text version also available
@scldnews.bsky.social
Read the full article here: www.hrcscotland.org/news/news/ch...
Plain text version also available
@scldnews.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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.
November 6, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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.
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.
November 5, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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.
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 💙
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 💙
November 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
👏 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 💙
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.
📝 Sign up now at zurl.co/QY5r9
📢 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.
📝 Sign up now at zurl.co/QY5r9
October 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
✉️ 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.
📝 Sign up now at zurl.co/QY5r9
📢 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.
📝 Sign up now at zurl.co/QY5r9
The Include For Good Rapporteurs want to say thank you to @kerryldnurse93.bsky.social and @scott-taylor.bsky.social for meeting with us today. We look forward to working together strategically.
#IncludeForGood #Rapporteurs #LearningDisability #MakingChangeHappen #Health
#IncludeForGood #Rapporteurs #LearningDisability #MakingChangeHappen #Health
October 21, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The Include For Good Rapporteurs want to say thank you to @kerryldnurse93.bsky.social and @scott-taylor.bsky.social for meeting with us today. We look forward to working together strategically.
#IncludeForGood #Rapporteurs #LearningDisability #MakingChangeHappen #Health
#IncludeForGood #Rapporteurs #LearningDisability #MakingChangeHappen #Health
The Include For Good Rapporteurs are today meeting with @scott-taylor.bsky.social and @kerryldnurse93.bsky.social . We are looking forward to hearing their ideas on how we might work together at a strategic level. Tune in later for updates.
#IncludeForGood #Rapporteurs #LearningDisability
#IncludeForGood #Rapporteurs #LearningDisability
October 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The Include For Good Rapporteurs are today meeting with @scott-taylor.bsky.social and @kerryldnurse93.bsky.social . We are looking forward to hearing their ideas on how we might work together at a strategic level. Tune in later for updates.
#IncludeForGood #Rapporteurs #LearningDisability
#IncludeForGood #Rapporteurs #LearningDisability
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Looking forward to joining you next week
The Include For Good Rapporteurs are looking forward to meeting with Scott Taylor and Kerry Anderson on Tuesday 21st October. Scott and Kerry are Learning Disability Nurse Consultants and co-chairs of the Scottish Learning Disability Lead Nurse Group.
October 15, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Looking forward to joining you next week
The Include For Good Rapporteurs are looking forward to meeting with Scott Taylor and Kerry Anderson on Tuesday 21st October. Scott and Kerry are Learning Disability Nurse Consultants and co-chairs of the Scottish Learning Disability Lead Nurse Group.
October 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
The Include For Good Rapporteurs are looking forward to meeting with Scott Taylor and Kerry Anderson on Tuesday 21st October. Scott and Kerry are Learning Disability Nurse Consultants and co-chairs of the Scottish Learning Disability Lead Nurse Group.
Want to build a stronger, more inclusive team? Join our 2-hour interactive workshop, alongside Fraser of Allander Institute and Mindroom, for employers on hiring & supporting neurodivergent people and those with learning disabilities. Gain confidence, practical tools & fresh insight
zurl.co/qjRzd
zurl.co/qjRzd
October 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Want to build a stronger, more inclusive team? Join our 2-hour interactive workshop, alongside Fraser of Allander Institute and Mindroom, for employers on hiring & supporting neurodivergent people and those with learning disabilities. Gain confidence, practical tools & fresh insight
zurl.co/qjRzd
zurl.co/qjRzd
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🎓 Yesterday, we celebrated the graduation of our Our Future Leaders participants — recognising ten weeks of learning, reflection & collaboration.
Congratulations to all involved, and thank you to @scldnews.bsky.social , @inspiringscotland.bsky.social , & everyone who made it possible. 👏 #Inclusion
Congratulations to all involved, and thank you to @scldnews.bsky.social , @inspiringscotland.bsky.social , & everyone who made it possible. 👏 #Inclusion
October 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
🎓 Yesterday, we celebrated the graduation of our Our Future Leaders participants — recognising ten weeks of learning, reflection & collaboration.
Congratulations to all involved, and thank you to @scldnews.bsky.social , @inspiringscotland.bsky.social , & everyone who made it possible. 👏 #Inclusion
Congratulations to all involved, and thank you to @scldnews.bsky.social , @inspiringscotland.bsky.social , & everyone who made it possible. 👏 #Inclusion
A wonderful celebratory graduation for the latest Our Future Leaders cohort at the Hibs Social Club.
Ten weeks of learning about leadership, celebrating with friends and family.
A massive achievement by all the graduates, with support from Inspiring Scotland, The Action Group and SCLD.
Ten weeks of learning about leadership, celebrating with friends and family.
A massive achievement by all the graduates, with support from Inspiring Scotland, The Action Group and SCLD.
October 10, 2025 at 8:50 AM
A wonderful celebratory graduation for the latest Our Future Leaders cohort at the Hibs Social Club.
Ten weeks of learning about leadership, celebrating with friends and family.
A massive achievement by all the graduates, with support from Inspiring Scotland, The Action Group and SCLD.
Ten weeks of learning about leadership, celebrating with friends and family.
A massive achievement by all the graduates, with support from Inspiring Scotland, The Action Group and SCLD.
Lorne Berkley, SCLD's strategic Lead has written a blog highlighting the need for investment in community-based housing and support, more accessible and adaptable homes, and genuine choice and control for people with learning disabilities over where and how they live.
🔗zurl.co/BA3he
🔗zurl.co/BA3he
October 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Lorne Berkley, SCLD's strategic Lead has written a blog highlighting the need for investment in community-based housing and support, more accessible and adaptable homes, and genuine choice and control for people with learning disabilities over where and how they live.
🔗zurl.co/BA3he
🔗zurl.co/BA3he
The UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence has published a new report examining delivery and funding of housing support in Scotland and assessing the costs and benefits of typical services.
Link to report: zurl.co/ojX8c
Link to executive summary: zurl.co/lUfSc
Link to report: zurl.co/ojX8c
Link to executive summary: zurl.co/lUfSc
October 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence has published a new report examining delivery and funding of housing support in Scotland and assessing the costs and benefits of typical services.
Link to report: zurl.co/ojX8c
Link to executive summary: zurl.co/lUfSc
Link to report: zurl.co/ojX8c
Link to executive summary: zurl.co/lUfSc
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Join us on Thursday 11th December 2025 to mark 25 years of #learningdisabilities research at the @uofglasgow.bsky.social We'll be sharing the latest findings & celebrating the role of partnership across our work. Registration is now open for this free event - bit.ly/4nGNVhC
September 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Join us on Thursday 11th December 2025 to mark 25 years of #learningdisabilities research at the @uofglasgow.bsky.social We'll be sharing the latest findings & celebrating the role of partnership across our work. Registration is now open for this free event - bit.ly/4nGNVhC
🌟 Invitation to our Listening for Directions Workshop! 🌟
Are you an older person with a learning disability? We want to hear from you!
📅 Date: Tuesday 15th October
🕚 Time: 11am – 1pm
💻 Where: Zoom (online)
👉 To join, email:
✉️ Ruth.C@scld.co.uk
✉️ anna.marriott@ndti.org.uk
Are you an older person with a learning disability? We want to hear from you!
📅 Date: Tuesday 15th October
🕚 Time: 11am – 1pm
💻 Where: Zoom (online)
👉 To join, email:
✉️ Ruth.C@scld.co.uk
✉️ anna.marriott@ndti.org.uk
September 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🌟 Invitation to our Listening for Directions Workshop! 🌟
Are you an older person with a learning disability? We want to hear from you!
📅 Date: Tuesday 15th October
🕚 Time: 11am – 1pm
💻 Where: Zoom (online)
👉 To join, email:
✉️ Ruth.C@scld.co.uk
✉️ anna.marriott@ndti.org.uk
Are you an older person with a learning disability? We want to hear from you!
📅 Date: Tuesday 15th October
🕚 Time: 11am – 1pm
💻 Where: Zoom (online)
👉 To join, email:
✉️ Ruth.C@scld.co.uk
✉️ anna.marriott@ndti.org.uk
Cameron Smith spoke on a panel at the #FOI50 Conference, discussing opportunities in Scotland’s labour market.
The panel highlighted the need for stronger collaboration & better employment data for people with learning disabilities.
#Employability #LearningDisabilities
The panel highlighted the need for stronger collaboration & better employment data for people with learning disabilities.
#Employability #LearningDisabilities
September 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Cameron Smith spoke on a panel at the #FOI50 Conference, discussing opportunities in Scotland’s labour market.
The panel highlighted the need for stronger collaboration & better employment data for people with learning disabilities.
#Employability #LearningDisabilities
The panel highlighted the need for stronger collaboration & better employment data for people with learning disabilities.
#Employability #LearningDisabilities
✨ Today is #ScottishHousingDay ✨
The Life I Want discuss what makes a good neighbour and their forthcoming work with Housing Associations to explore how communities can be more inclusive for people with learning disabilities.
Read the full blog here zurl.co/rsgx5
@scothousingday.bsky.social
The Life I Want discuss what makes a good neighbour and their forthcoming work with Housing Associations to explore how communities can be more inclusive for people with learning disabilities.
Read the full blog here zurl.co/rsgx5
@scothousingday.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
✨ Today is #ScottishHousingDay ✨
The Life I Want discuss what makes a good neighbour and their forthcoming work with Housing Associations to explore how communities can be more inclusive for people with learning disabilities.
Read the full blog here zurl.co/rsgx5
@scothousingday.bsky.social
The Life I Want discuss what makes a good neighbour and their forthcoming work with Housing Associations to explore how communities can be more inclusive for people with learning disabilities.
Read the full blog here zurl.co/rsgx5
@scothousingday.bsky.social
💜 Thank you for making #ScotLDWeek25 unforgettable!
The stories shared, pledges made, and events hosted show the strength of our community and the change we can create together.
🌐 Visit our website to keep involved year-round. zurl.co/0CWut
#ScotLDWeek25 #IAmHereScotland
The stories shared, pledges made, and events hosted show the strength of our community and the change we can create together.
🌐 Visit our website to keep involved year-round. zurl.co/0CWut
#ScotLDWeek25 #IAmHereScotland
September 15, 2025 at 9:37 AM
💜 Thank you for making #ScotLDWeek25 unforgettable!
The stories shared, pledges made, and events hosted show the strength of our community and the change we can create together.
🌐 Visit our website to keep involved year-round. zurl.co/0CWut
#ScotLDWeek25 #IAmHereScotland
The stories shared, pledges made, and events hosted show the strength of our community and the change we can create together.
🌐 Visit our website to keep involved year-round. zurl.co/0CWut
#ScotLDWeek25 #IAmHereScotland
📢 Last Chance to Apply!
We’re hiring for two exciting hybrid roles:
✨ Networks and Events Officer (£28,000 pro-rata, 21 hours)
✨ Administration and Compliance Officer (£28,000 pro-rata, 21 hours)
⏰ Applications today – apply now 👉zurl.co/QPCIQ
We’re hiring for two exciting hybrid roles:
✨ Networks and Events Officer (£28,000 pro-rata, 21 hours)
✨ Administration and Compliance Officer (£28,000 pro-rata, 21 hours)
⏰ Applications today – apply now 👉zurl.co/QPCIQ
September 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM
📢 Last Chance to Apply!
We’re hiring for two exciting hybrid roles:
✨ Networks and Events Officer (£28,000 pro-rata, 21 hours)
✨ Administration and Compliance Officer (£28,000 pro-rata, 21 hours)
⏰ Applications today – apply now 👉zurl.co/QPCIQ
We’re hiring for two exciting hybrid roles:
✨ Networks and Events Officer (£28,000 pro-rata, 21 hours)
✨ Administration and Compliance Officer (£28,000 pro-rata, 21 hours)
⏰ Applications today – apply now 👉zurl.co/QPCIQ
We want to hear from you!
#ScotLDWeek25 may be ending, but your reflections and stories help to keep the conversation going.
What inspired you this week?
Tell us in the comments:
• A highlight from this week
• Something new you learned
• How you’ll keep celebrating inclusion
#ScotLDWeek25
#ScotLDWeek25 may be ending, but your reflections and stories help to keep the conversation going.
What inspired you this week?
Tell us in the comments:
• A highlight from this week
• Something new you learned
• How you’ll keep celebrating inclusion
#ScotLDWeek25
September 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We want to hear from you!
#ScotLDWeek25 may be ending, but your reflections and stories help to keep the conversation going.
What inspired you this week?
Tell us in the comments:
• A highlight from this week
• Something new you learned
• How you’ll keep celebrating inclusion
#ScotLDWeek25
#ScotLDWeek25 may be ending, but your reflections and stories help to keep the conversation going.
What inspired you this week?
Tell us in the comments:
• A highlight from this week
• Something new you learned
• How you’ll keep celebrating inclusion
#ScotLDWeek25
It’s the final day of #ScotLDWeek25 💜
Join Charlie McMillan Mindfullness for a special #IAmHereScotland mindfulness practice. 🧘 zurl.co/psrc6
Take a moment for yourself.
Pause. Reflect on the voices, stories, actions, and connections shared this week.
#ScotLDWeek25 #IAmHereScotland
Join Charlie McMillan Mindfullness for a special #IAmHereScotland mindfulness practice. 🧘 zurl.co/psrc6
Take a moment for yourself.
Pause. Reflect on the voices, stories, actions, and connections shared this week.
#ScotLDWeek25 #IAmHereScotland
September 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
It’s the final day of #ScotLDWeek25 💜
Join Charlie McMillan Mindfullness for a special #IAmHereScotland mindfulness practice. 🧘 zurl.co/psrc6
Take a moment for yourself.
Pause. Reflect on the voices, stories, actions, and connections shared this week.
#ScotLDWeek25 #IAmHereScotland
Join Charlie McMillan Mindfullness for a special #IAmHereScotland mindfulness practice. 🧘 zurl.co/psrc6
Take a moment for yourself.
Pause. Reflect on the voices, stories, actions, and connections shared this week.
#ScotLDWeek25 #IAmHereScotland
🎉 Meet Fiona! From her first job as an admin assistant in 2003 to presenting at the World Down Syndrome Congress in Australia, and now thriving as a Training Mentor with Down's Syndrome Scotland
Hear more from Fiona about her employment journey here: zurl.co/DqFrY
#ScotLDWeek25 #IAmHereScotland
Hear more from Fiona about her employment journey here: zurl.co/DqFrY
#ScotLDWeek25 #IAmHereScotland
September 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🎉 Meet Fiona! From her first job as an admin assistant in 2003 to presenting at the World Down Syndrome Congress in Australia, and now thriving as a Training Mentor with Down's Syndrome Scotland
Hear more from Fiona about her employment journey here: zurl.co/DqFrY
#ScotLDWeek25 #IAmHereScotland
Hear more from Fiona about her employment journey here: zurl.co/DqFrY
#ScotLDWeek25 #IAmHereScotland
🌟 Making a real difference for people with learning disabilities!
The NES Learning Disability Team are helping health and social care professionals provide better support and understanding.
🔗 Read their story zurl.co/BItIE
#ScotLDWeek25 #IAmHereScotland
The NES Learning Disability Team are helping health and social care professionals provide better support and understanding.
🔗 Read their story zurl.co/BItIE
#ScotLDWeek25 #IAmHereScotland
September 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🌟 Making a real difference for people with learning disabilities!
The NES Learning Disability Team are helping health and social care professionals provide better support and understanding.
🔗 Read their story zurl.co/BItIE
#ScotLDWeek25 #IAmHereScotland
The NES Learning Disability Team are helping health and social care professionals provide better support and understanding.
🔗 Read their story zurl.co/BItIE
#ScotLDWeek25 #IAmHereScotland
Thanks for the invite Indepen-dance!
Linda learned new dance moves this afternoon with expert tuition provided by Lisa and the professional dancers at Indepen- dance.
A joyous afternoon of dance, chat and cake.
##scotldweek25 #IAmHereScotland
Linda learned new dance moves this afternoon with expert tuition provided by Lisa and the professional dancers at Indepen- dance.
A joyous afternoon of dance, chat and cake.
##scotldweek25 #IAmHereScotland
September 12, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Thanks for the invite Indepen-dance!
Linda learned new dance moves this afternoon with expert tuition provided by Lisa and the professional dancers at Indepen- dance.
A joyous afternoon of dance, chat and cake.
##scotldweek25 #IAmHereScotland
Linda learned new dance moves this afternoon with expert tuition provided by Lisa and the professional dancers at Indepen- dance.
A joyous afternoon of dance, chat and cake.
##scotldweek25 #IAmHereScotland