Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory

Please vote for us to win! We are absolutely thrilled that our Research for Everyone project has been shortlisted for a Knowledge Exchange UK award. This project was about working together with adults with learning disabilities to make health research easier for lots of people to understand. Members of the public can now vote for our project to win via https://ke.org.uk/ke-awards-2025-public-vote/

You can read more about Research for Everyone at our website. https://bit.ly/Research4Every1

Thank you for your support 😊

Join us on 18th November at 10am to hear the latest research findings about cancer screening for people with learning disabilities from the University of Glasgow Cancer Research Behaviour Lab. We will be sharing the latest evidence from a 4-year study and discussing how we can best work towards improving access to cancer screening for people with learning disabilities. This free event is open to anyone who is interested in our research, and we welcome attendees from all backgrounds and sectors. We are also delighted to be joined by presenters from across our networks. You can register via Bookitbee:

Cancer Screening and Learning Disabilities Study Dissemination Event Dissemination event for the Cancer Screening and Learning Disabilities Study

FAO: PAMIS family carers supporting someone with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). PAMIS are thrilled to be sharing this incredible training opportunity that will enhance your knowledge and skills in postural care. Don’t miss out! Join us for our 24-Hour Postural Care Course, starting Tuesday 28th October. This online course is designed to equip you with essential skills to make a significant difference in the lives of those you care for who experience movement difficulties.

For more details about the course and subsequent session dates and times, please refer to the attached flyer. Should you have any questions or wish to book your space, please reach out to Carolynne Hunter at [email protected].
Born at the Right Time

Join us on Thursday 11th December 2025 to mark 25 years of research at the University of Glasgow.
We'll be sharing the latest findings & celebrating the role of partnership across our work. This event is for anyone interested in our research, and people from all backgrounds and sectors are welcome. The venue is accessible with a and good transport links. Registration is now open for this free event - bit.ly/4nGNVhC

Curious about the benefits of enrolling in our 24-hour postural care course, which kicks off at the end of October? Then please join us on the evening of Tuesday 30th September for an informative coffee and chat session with Jenny Whinnett (PAMIS Family Carer) and Carolynne Hunter (Postural Care Lead), who will share insights about the course and highlight the importance of postural care for Family Carers and the people they care for.

We offer the online “Coffee and Chat” event and Postural Care Course at no cost to our PAMIS families.

















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THE LIFE I WANT RELATIONSHIP CHARTER (WITH SUBTITILES) Watch our short video to hear people talk about what having a relationship means to them.Follow us for updates at www.facebook.com/thelifeiwantglasgow

Information - People First (Scotland) The Parent’s Group have been working for over a year with Arlene McGarty (Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory) to provide advice, information and recommendations for a report commissioned by the Scottish Government that explores what kind of support is available to parents with a learning d...

Our friend and SLDO research collaborator Michael McEwan shared the details of this brilliant Stay Up Late Scotland event next Tuesday as part of
Check out the details in the flyer!

🚨 1 WEEK TO GO! Next week is Scottish Learning Disability Week, and we’re ready to raise our voices for inclusion and belonging. 📣 Will you and your organisation join us? ✅ Display a poster ✅ Share a social media post ✅ Feature a story or event ✅ Use our hashtag: #IAmHereScotland #ScotLDWeek25 Let’s build a Scotland where everyone belongs. 🔗 Get involved: https://zurl.co/qVOnb

There's still time to take part in this UK-wide survey to find out what's most important to people with learning disabilities when managing their diabetes. Please take part or share with anyone this may be relevant to. Details in the post below!

What matters most to you when managing diabetes? There's still time to tell us by taking part in this survey! Researchers at the Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory have teamed up with Diabetes UK and Queen's University Belfast to ask adults across the UK with and (types 1 & 2) or family carers of a person with learning disabilities and diabetes, what matters most to people when managing their diabetes. Please share this info with anyone you think may find it useful.
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You can take this short survey via the link below:
https://uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0DSndLs5QgL0EPs

📢 Only 2 weeks left! Scottish Learning Disability Week is almost here – and this year we’re inviting everyone across Scotland to take action for a more inclusive Scotland. 🏥 Transport, education, healthcare, workplaces – inclusion matters everywhere. 🧠 Let’s work together to break down barriers and celebrate every voice. 🗓️ 8–14 September 2025 🔗 https://zurl.co/wGtHh #ScotLDWeek25 #IAmHereScotland

📢 Why does Scottish Learning Disability Week matter?

Because people with learning disabilities in Scotland die 20 years younger on average – a powerful reminder that inequality is still a daily reality for too many.

This is just one of the vital facts highlighted in our new infographic, now live on our Scottish Learning Disability Week 2025 website.
💡 Use it to learn, reflect, and share. Knowledge is the first step toward change.
🧠 Explore the infographic: https://zurl.co/VBRZ8