Why SCLD exists
The Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities’ (SCLD) vision is of a fairer Scotland where people with learning disabilities live full, safe, loving and equal lives.
We are a human rights defender, working to uphold, protect and raise awareness of the human rights of people with learning disabilities.
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SCLD Appoints Dr Simon Webster As CEO
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
Iain Gillon
Essentials of Learning Disability
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
Iain Gillon
Housing Support
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
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We are excited to feature a guest blog from NHS Education for Scotland (NES) on the Essentials of Learning Disability.
Launched in May 2024, the Essentials of Learning Disability offers 18 short, online modules on topics such as stigma, common health conditions, sensory processing, and psychological well-being. Each module takes around 30–50 minutes to complete and is designed for anyone supporting people with learning disabilities, from healthcare professionals to carers. The best part? It’s free and available on Turas Learn.
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