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 for reform of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act and discussed some of the changes to policy, culture and practice required to make SDM a reality in Scotland 

The events were attended by policy professionals, people with learning disabilities, family carers and other stakeholders. 

An important message to emerge from the events was that the delivery of SDM needs to move from theory to practice, with an emphasis on collaboration, respect for lived experiences, and the inclusion of diverse support needs. 

We have provided short summaries of the key themes from the events below. SCLD SDM Event Summaries 2024 SDM Events Easy Read