SCLD held two online workshops in August and September, to discuss how Supported Decision Making (SDM) can be embedded in Scotland. The first event focussed on current practice in Scotland, looked at some of the controversies and challenges relating to SDM and heard the views of people with learning disabilities and family carers. The second event focused on current proposals …
SCLD has submitted our response to the Adults with Incapacity Amendment Act Consultation. This was informed by two seminars we held in August and September with people with learning disabilities, their families and carers and other stakeholders. SCLD broadly supports the Scottish Government’s proposals to update the Adults with Incapacity Act but we believe much greater change is required to …
The Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities (SCLD) today announced that Dr Simon Webster is to become its new Chief Executive. Formerly the Director of Policy Programmes with the Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland (CCPS), Dr Webster previously led the work on the Review of Learning Disability and Autism in the Mental Health Act (the Rome …
Guest blog by Allyson McDougall from NHS Education Scotland (NES)’s Essentials of Learning Disability We know that people with learning disabilities experience some of the greatest physical and mental health inequalities in society, and that their needs are often not recognised or well understood. The team at NHS Education for Scotland (NES) set out to create learning which establishes a …
Over the last 25 years, people with learning disabilities have made significant progress towards living independent lives in their communities. Today, the majority of people with learning disabilities live in mainstream housing and aspire to lead full and active lives in a place of their choosing. This is in stark contrast to the past when the policy of institutionalisation marginalised …
The Board of SCLD said its farewells to its Chief Executive, Charlie McMillan earlier today (4 Sept 2024), thanking him for his incredible service over the past five and a half years. Commenting on Charlie’s departure, Eddie McConnell, Chair of the Board said: “We owe Charlie a huge debt of gratitude for the work he has done in advancing the …
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry appeals for evidence on healthcare, additional support needs and disabilities (HAD) case study.
No one has human rights until we all have human rights, equally. Human rights are for every person, regardless of their situation. These must be reflected in strong, equal human rights policies and laws. In 2021 SCLD was funded by the Scottish Government to create a Human Rights and Learning Disability Lived Experience Board to help the Scottish Government involve …
Due to period of significant growth and change for the charity, we’re now looking for dynamic and passionate people with a commitment to equality and collaborative working to join our team. We’re recruiting for: This is an exciting time to join SCLD and make a difference for people with learning disabilities in Scotland. Please look at the positions and …
Wednesday 5 June 2024 The Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities (SCLD) today confirmed that its Chief Executive, Charlie McMillian, has announced that he plans to move on from the organisation later this year. Having joined SCLD five years ago and led the Commission and its staff group through a hugely successful programme of change, which places the voices …
