John MacMillan

Trustee

John joined the Board at SCLD in September 2017. He is Chief Executive at the Eric Liddell Centre, a Scottish charity providing specialist caring services, in Edinburgh.

Being close to your local community can be an important factor in choosing where you live. Adrian says: "I told my team I wanted to move closer to town and they helped me find a new place. It was my own decision." Here is Adrian's* story - bit.ly/2m04N9y pic.twitter.com/VU2z…

About 8 hours ago from SCLD's Twitter via Twitter Web App

An example of just how important having a place you can call home is - here's Marie's* story: "I just wanted to get out of there. I thought I was going to die in there. I don’t think I was treated well in there – I felt like a nobody.” - bit.ly/2lSQeV3 pic.twitter.com/aDUb…

About 9 hours ago from SCLD's Twitter via Twitter Web App

1/5 Here are some key messages around #housing for people with #learningdisabilities, informed by the work of our Housing TASK Group and the @SCLDNews 'Opportunities & Challenges for Housing' report - bit.ly/2mhOwN3 1. Support in the community pic.twitter.com/fBuu…

About 11 hours ago from SCLD's Twitter via Twitter Web App

Research commissioned by @SCLDNews and undertaken by @IpsosMORIScot highlighted a number of #opportunities and #challenges for people with learning disabilities accessing their right to independent living and suitable housing. #ScottishHousingDay pic.twitter.com/B7nj…

About 12 hours ago from SCLD's Twitter via Twitter Web App

Choice is key to living independently in a place where you choose to live. People with #learningdisabilities often face barriers to accessing #housing. These barriers can sometimes restrict a person's choice when it comes finding a suitable place to live. #ScottishHousingDay pic.twitter.com/ZcrR…

About 12 hours ago from SCLD's Twitter via Twitter Web App