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Join the SCLD team!

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Gender Based Violence is a key issue for many women with learning disabilities in Scotland. At the Scottish Commission for Learning Disabilities (SCLD) we are committed to tackling GBV against women with learning disabilities. As part of this commitment we are recruiting a Gender Based Violence Project Adviser to support our programme of work aimed at tackling GBV against women …

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SCLD responds to the National Care Service Consultation

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The Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities (SCLD) has responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the development of a National Care Service in Scotland. To develop the response SCLD held three meetings with the Expert Group, a group of people with learning disabilities who work with SCLD to help inform consultations and policy issues. SCLD also met with …

People featured at Leeanne's book launch

‘The Real Me’ a story of challenges and hope

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Last week saw the Edinburgh launch of Leeanne Clark’s debut novella, My Journey Through Life: THE REAL ME! The book is a moving autobiography which details Leeanne’s experience as a person born with mild cerebral palsy to parents unable to provide the support she needed. The book launch was attended by over 40 guests and featured a reading by Leeanne and a …

Introducing ‘Include for Good’

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‘Include For Good’ is the Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities’ (SCLD) programme for change.   Include For Good is about ensuring that people with learning disabilities are included in every aspect of Scottish life and challenge the status quo. The programme will consist of 10 people with learning disabilities who will work with the SCLD board, leaders and …