Scotland’s proposed updates on restraint and seclusion bring stronger human rights language, better participation principles and a clearer focus on least-restrictive practice. That matters and the Code is a welcome step forward. But a good map is only useful if it shows where we are going. SCLD believes the Code needs a much clearer route towards preventing, progressively reducing and,

National leadership is needed on learning disability  Following yesterday’s Ministerial Statement, SCLD wants to see clear action for people with learning disabilities.  People with Learning Disabilities deserve a national learning disability strategy, developed with them, and backed by clear outcomes, responsibilities, timescales and public reporting. They need clarity about funding: what is being invested specifically in learning disability, whether that

We have been left deeply disheartened by the Scottish Government’s decision not to proceed with the Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill.  In 2021, the Scottish Government committed to delivering meaningful change through this legislation. The Bill represented an important opportunity to protect rights, strengthen accountability and improve outcomes and experiences across health, education, employment and wider public services for