Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory

A few places still available at this event on 18th Nov for anyone interested in the latest research findings from this 4 yr study on cancer screening for people with #learningdisabilities. @debcairns.bsky.social @laurenfulton.bsky.social @katierobb.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social Info below

Research for Everyone is about taking an inclusive approach to making health research easier for everyone to understand. Find out more about our project, led by adults with #learningdisabilities & researchers @uofgshw.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social @mediaco-op.bsky.social bit.ly/Research4Eve...

KE Awards 2025 | Public Vote - Knowledge Exchange UK

The #KEAwards25 public vote is now open! ✨
We are delighted #ResearchForEveryone is shortlisted in the Knowledge Exchange UK Public Vote category. Watch our short video & vote:
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Thank you for supporting our project!
#KnowledgeExchangeUK #KEUK #KnowledgeExchange #Impact

In the foreground of the image there is a Doctor looking at a screen which displays a mammogram x-ray of a breast. In the background there is a patient standing in front of a mammography x ray machine.

On 18th Nov colleagues from the @uofgshw.bsky.social #Cancer Research Behaviour Lab will share findings from a 4 year study about cancer screening for people with #learningdisabilities. Register via Bookitbee & join the discussion on ways to improve screening: events.bookitbee.com/university-o...

We are looking for carers,people with learning disabilities and professionals to participate in the below study. Carers and people with learning disabilities will receive £50 for taking part @carersscotland.bsky.social @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk @scldnews.bsky.social @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social

We're thrilled to be finalists in this year's #KEAwards2025 for our #ResearchForEveryone project, led by adults with #learningdisabilities & researchers from across @uofglasgow.bsky.social to make complex health research easier for public audiences to understand. Find out more bit.ly/Research4Eve...

Lorne Berkley, SCLD's strategic Lead has written a blog highlighting the need for investment in community-based housing and support, more accessible and adaptable homes, and genuine choice and control for people with learning disabilities over where and how they live.

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Places are filling up fast for our conference in December! Register now to hear the latest research from
@uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social presented with our fantastic partners, talking about #learningdisabilities & #cancer #diabetes #friendship #physicalactivity #PBS #depression & more! bit.ly/4nGNVhC

Quality services designed for you, your organisation, and people with learning disabilities and autism. Contact us 0141 212 3395 info@viascotland.org.uk www.viascotland.org.uk A montage of photos is in the centre, the VIAS logo is on the top right.

VIAS provides quality services for people and for organisations designed to get them thinking about including people with #LearningDisabilities and #Autism. We also are dedicated to supporting disabled people achieve the lives they want! Get in touch and find out more!

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Can you help us find study participants? I am part of the READY Study team. We want to listen to family or paid carers of people with a learning disability who died, learning more about people who died of something other than cancer or dementia. Get in touch if you want to find out more

We are delighted to invite you to join us on 11th December to celebrate 25 years of #learningdisabilities research @uofglasgow.bsky.social

We will be presenting our research @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social with our incredible partners on #cancer #diabetes #physicalactivity #pbs #depression and more!

Please share @debcairns.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @byreshub.bsky.social @pamis-scotland.bsky.social @scldnews.bsky.social @kerryldnurse93.bsky.social @nhsggc.bsky.social @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk

The image is text on a blue and purple background. The text says 'join us for the SLDO Conference, Thursday 11th December at The University of Glasgow. Register for this free event via https://bit.ly/4nGNVhC. In the top left corner there is a yellow logo with text that says Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory, and in the top right corner there is a dark blue logo with white writing which says University of Glasgow and has the University crest.

Join us on Thursday 11th December 2025 to mark 25 years of #learningdisabilities research at the @uofglasgow.bsky.social We'll be sharing the latest findings & celebrating the role of partnership across our work. Registration is now open for this free event - bit.ly/4nGNVhC

#ScotLDWeek25 blog 4 No Matter How Small, Reasonable Adjustment saves lives

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We are currently working with the University of South Wales and Marie Curie on the Ready Study, looking at gathering evidence through experience to improve end of life care for people with learning disabilities

To find out more about the study and apply - www.readystudy.uk

#ScotLDWeek25 blog 2: One Size Doesn’t Fit All My Early Dental Experiences

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stay tune for tomorrow morning if you want to read part 2 #ScotLDWeek25

Aaron Hume - welcome to my world! I am a passionate Scottish disability rights campaigner working alongside government , 3rd sector and higher education

hey all please can you check out my brand new website and my first blog post #ScotLDWeek25 is just went live now! aaronhume.co.uk

#ScotLDWeek25 blog 1: Being Heard In Healthcare The Theme: I Am Here

Good morning guys happy Monday! I decided to drop my blog 20 mins earlier today and tomorrow as I have college happy reading #ScotLDWeek25 😀
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We have new Looking After Someone guides for 2025/26!

These have up to date information and advice on all aspects of caring in Scotland.

Order printed copies (supplied free, pay postage only) or find the link to the online version here: www.shopcarersuk.org/en/products/...

The exhibition features portraits by four Project Ability artists - John McNaught, Cameron Morgan, Ryan Jago and Jonathan McKinstry.

Project Ability artists will be offering members of the public the chance to sit for a portrait on Saturday 20th September between 1 and 3pm!

Here I Am is an exhibition by Project Ability celebrating Learning Disability Awareness Week, and is on display throughout September.

Images of 4 portraits from "I Am Here" exhibition

On Saturday 20th September, Byres Hub will be open for tours and the chance to sit for a live portrait by Project Ability artists.

You can visit the exhibition area and go up to our room with a view to look out across St Mungo Square, the University's Western Campus and the south of Glasgow.

FYI @uofgshw.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social

Delighted to announce our Director @debcairns.bsky.social
has been awarded @cancerresearchuk.org funding for Early
Detection and Diagnosis Research, leading on new tech for breast cancer screening for women with #learningdisabilities. Find out more about this innovative research bit.ly/3HSOplx

This #ScotLDWeek, People First Scotland shines a light on those detained in hospitals - sometimes for decades simply because the right support and community housing doesn’t exist.

Read the full blog here: zurl.co/vSw9R
#ScotLDWeek25 #IAmHereScotland

We stand together with people with learning disabilities, their families & carers, across Scotland to celebrate inclusion, break down barriers and create a Scotland where everyone belongs. www.ScotLDWeek.com
#WeAreHere #IAmHereScotland #ScotLDWeek25 @scldnews.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social

Adults with learning disabilities die 20 years early, says report People with learning disabilities and autism die almost 20 years younger than the rest of the population.

My colleague Richard told the BBC he found the findings "really upsetting".
"People are still dying quite young and are not getting the right support and care. It could be me or it could be somebody I know and I want these deaths to be taken really seriously."

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📚 “Some people with learning disability aren’t challenged, because there’s an expectation we can’t learn.”

Meet Aaron—a student, campaigner, and human rights defender breaking barriers in education.

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⏳ THREE WEEK TO GO!

The countdown is on for Scottish Learning Disability Week, it all kicks off on 8th September.
SLDW is all about Scotland a fairer place, where people with learning disabilities are respected, included, and have equal opportunities in all areas of life.

#ScotLDWeek25