Fair Deal for Families?

Fair Deal for families? is a new report which we have just produced on behalf of the Working Together with Parents Network. This report contains four stories – the experiences of four families where one or both parents has a learning disability. It also includes some research where four... More

My Life is not a Three Year Contract

  This is a film that has been made in order to facilitate the expression of concerns raised by disabled service users and their families about the uncertainties and anxieties that the current approach to contracts and re-tendering is causing them. If you are involved in procurement;... More

National Development Worker for Local Area Co-ordination in Scotland Recruitment Opportunity

    Join us to make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities and family carers in Scotland  Salary: £28,351 - £35,073 (35 hours per week) Funded to March 2011. Secondments and Job Shares welcomed. Do you believe that individuals and... More

Forgotten Citizens, Videos and Podcasts

  Watch videos and listen to podcasts about Forgotten Citizens on the Learning Exchange. (This will take you out of the SCLD Website) A big thanks to IRISS for coming along on the day with a video camera and microphones to capture what was going on.   This year to mark Learning... More

Consultation on new guidance concerning the provision of equipment and adaptations by the NHS and Local Authorities

  Here is a link to the new consultation document on draft guidance concerning the provision of equipment and adaptations by local authorities and the NHS. The consultation will run until 31 March 2009 and the Scottish Government would welcome your views on the content of the... More