Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory
@uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social
Based at the University of Glasgow, our research is focused on the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities & the health & social inequalities they experience #research #healthinequalities
Find out more at www.sldo.ac.uk
Find out more at www.sldo.ac.uk
Last couple of days to cast your vote for #ResearchforEveryone to win the public vote for #KEAwards25! Refresh your memory of our inclusive communication project with a quick watch of one of the co-produced animations bit.ly/44lfu8G and don't forget to vote via ke.org.uk/ke-awards-20...
November 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Last couple of days to cast your vote for #ResearchforEveryone to win the public vote for #KEAwards25! Refresh your memory of our inclusive communication project with a quick watch of one of the co-produced animations bit.ly/44lfu8G and don't forget to vote via ke.org.uk/ke-awards-20...
1. Really powerful to hear from Jackie from #PeopleFirstScotland on her experiences of cancer screening services & what needs to change to improve #cancer screening for people with #learningdisabilities in Scotland
November 18, 2025 at 10:36 AM
1. Really powerful to hear from Jackie from #PeopleFirstScotland on her experiences of cancer screening services & what needs to change to improve #cancer screening for people with #learningdisabilities in Scotland
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
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...
November 13, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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
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:
ke.org.uk/ke-awards-20...
Thank you for supporting our project!
#KnowledgeExchangeUK #KEUK #KnowledgeExchange #Impact
We are delighted #ResearchForEveryone is shortlisted in the Knowledge Exchange UK Public Vote category. Watch our short video & vote:
ke.org.uk/ke-awards-20...
Thank you for supporting our project!
#KnowledgeExchangeUK #KEUK #KnowledgeExchange #Impact
KE Awards 2025 | Public Vote - Knowledge Exchange UK
ke.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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:
ke.org.uk/ke-awards-20...
Thank you for supporting our project!
#KnowledgeExchangeUK #KEUK #KnowledgeExchange #Impact
We are delighted #ResearchForEveryone is shortlisted in the Knowledge Exchange UK Public Vote category. Watch our short video & vote:
ke.org.uk/ke-awards-20...
Thank you for supporting our project!
#KnowledgeExchangeUK #KEUK #KnowledgeExchange #Impact
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...
October 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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...
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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
Can you help with our project - SONKS programme for carers who support individuals with LD and eating, drinking/swallowing difficulties.
Looking for:
•HCPs who delivered the SONKS training
•carers who received the SONKS training
•Those supported by a carer who went on the SONKS training
Looking for:
•HCPs who delivered the SONKS training
•carers who received the SONKS training
•Those supported by a carer who went on the SONKS training
October 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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...
October 9, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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...
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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.
🔗zurl.co/BA3he
🔗zurl.co/BA3he
October 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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.
🔗zurl.co/BA3he
🔗zurl.co/BA3he
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
@uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social presented with our fantastic partners, talking about #learningdisabilities & #cancer #diabetes #friendship #physicalactivity #PBS #depression & more! bit.ly/4nGNVhC
October 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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
@uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social presented with our fantastic partners, talking about #learningdisabilities & #cancer #diabetes #friendship #physicalactivity #PBS #depression & more! bit.ly/4nGNVhC
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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!
https://loom.ly/eOXzoOg
https://loom.ly/eOXzoOg
October 2, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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!
https://loom.ly/eOXzoOg
https://loom.ly/eOXzoOg
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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
September 29, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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
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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!
We will be presenting our research @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social with our incredible partners on #cancer #diabetes #physicalactivity #pbs #depression and more!
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
September 29, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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!
We will be presenting our research @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social with our incredible partners on #cancer #diabetes #physicalactivity #pbs #depression and more!
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
September 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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
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#ScotLDWeek25 blog 4
No Matter How Small, Reasonable Adjustment saves lives
aaronhume.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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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
To find out more about the study and apply - www.readystudy.uk
September 11, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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
To find out more about the study and apply - www.readystudy.uk
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I just want to say can you read
aaronhume.co.uk/.../scotldwe....
as this setting the scene for this aaronhume.co.uk/.../scotldwe....
stay tune for tomorrow morning if you want to read part 2 #ScotLDWeek25
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as this setting the scene for this aaronhume.co.uk/.../scotldwe....
stay tune for tomorrow morning if you want to read part 2 #ScotLDWeek25
September 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I just want to say can you read
aaronhume.co.uk/.../scotldwe....
as this setting the scene for this aaronhume.co.uk/.../scotldwe....
stay tune for tomorrow morning if you want to read part 2 #ScotLDWeek25
aaronhume.co.uk/.../scotldwe....
as this setting the scene for this aaronhume.co.uk/.../scotldwe....
stay tune for tomorrow morning if you want to read part 2 #ScotLDWeek25
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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
Aaron Hume - welcome to my world!
I am a passionate Scottish disability rights campaigner working alongside government , 3rd sector and higher education
aaronhume.co.uk
September 21, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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
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Good morning guys happy Monday! I decided to drop my blog 20 mins earlier today and tomorrow as I have college happy reading #ScotLDWeek25 😀
aaronhume.co.uk/f/scotldweek...
aaronhume.co.uk/f/scotldweek...
#ScotLDWeek25 blog 1: Being Heard In Healthcare
The Theme: I Am Here
aaronhume.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Good morning guys happy Monday! I decided to drop my blog 20 mins earlier today and tomorrow as I have college happy reading #ScotLDWeek25 😀
aaronhume.co.uk/f/scotldweek...
aaronhume.co.uk/f/scotldweek...
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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/...
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/...
September 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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/...
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/...
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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!
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!
September 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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!
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!
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Here I Am is an exhibition by Project Ability celebrating Learning Disability Awareness Week, and is on display throughout September.
September 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Here I Am is an exhibition by Project Ability celebrating Learning Disability Awareness Week, and is on display throughout September.
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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.
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.
September 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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.
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.
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
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
September 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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
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
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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
Read the full blog here: zurl.co/vSw9R
#ScotLDWeek25 #IAmHereScotland
September 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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
Read the full blog here: zurl.co/vSw9R
#ScotLDWeek25 #IAmHereScotland