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