During my time at SCLD I undertook an extensive literature review with the initial focus being on supported decision making (SDM) practice and how we can encourage better practice in Scotland. While the initial plan was to focus solely on practice, after beginning my research I decided to expand this to examine legal and cultural perspectives as well so that …
SCLD’s latest report, led by our Human Rights Intern, Struan Hay, examines the legal context and cultural and practice issues impacting the development of supported decision making in Scotland. The report highlights that: People with learning disabilities report feeling more independent and empowered when they have greater choice and control and support to make decisions. Many people with learning disabilities …
In February, we partnered with The Global Leadership Exchange to host a webinar about the importance of leadership roles for people with learning disabilities. SCLD Development Worker, Cameron and Include For Good Rapporteur, Rosie shared their experience of attending the GLE Conference 2024 in Utrecht, Netherlands.
In February, SCLD submitted a report and gave oral evidence to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights as part of their review of the UK’s implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural rights (ICESCR). We provided detailed evidence of the significant barriers and challenges people with learning disabilities in Scotland experience in accessing their …
Hi! My name is Lewis Sherlock, and I joined the SCLD Team in January 2025. My background is in theatre-making and performance, with a focus on working alongside individuals with learning disabilities. Recently, I’ve embarked on studying Dramatherapy, which has really benefited my role at SCLD and my broader interests. I’m thrilled to bring creative, person-centred approaches to the team. …
The publication of the Scottish Human Rights Commission’s (SHRC) Tick Tock report is a watershed moment for people with learning disabilities in Scotland. The report is unequivocal that no one in Scotland should be living in an institutional setting. It provides strong recommendations and a human rights framework to accelerate and measure progress towards achieving deinstitutionalisation across all settings. The …
New online tools for young people with additional support needs, their parents and carers and professionals are transforming how we understand and navigate the transition to young adulthood in Scotland. An invitation from James Fletcher, Director of ARC Scotland for you to join the over 1,500 people already using Compass. Growing up is typically a time of great change, …
Hello my name is Oliver and I’m SCLD’s Admin Assistant. I started on October the 16th 2024. This is actually my first job and I’m very excited to be part of the team. I find SCLD’s goals important as I myself have dyspraxia and autism so I can understand to some extent that people do have different needs and that …
We are pleased to announce that registrations for our leadership webinar, in collaboration with Global leadership Exchange are now live. The webinar which will be hosted via zoom will discuss SCLD’s international work on leadership. If you’d like to attend you can do so by visiting this link: https://forms.office.com/e/fXKE2eASEa Or you can register by emailing us on events@scld.co.uk or calling 0141 248 3733
Hello, my name is James and I’m one of the Project Advisors at SCLD. To date, I am their newest recruit, having started on the 2nd of December, 2024. Before joining SCLD, I was a Primary School Teacher in Edinburgh for 5 years. My favourite part of the role was building positive relationships, supporting pupils to lead their learning and …
