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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory
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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
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 9d
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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scldnews.bsky.social @scldnews.bsky.social · 20h
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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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 2d
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
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Values Into Action Scotland @viascotland.bsky.social · 6d
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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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.
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Irene Tuffrey-Wijne @tuffrey-wijne.com · 9d
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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Professor Deborah Cairns @debcairns.bsky.social · 9d
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!
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 9d
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
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.
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 9d
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
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 9d
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
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.
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Aaron Hume @ahume15.bsky.social · 13d
blog 4 of 4 for #ScotLDWeek25
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#ScotLDWeek25 blog 4
No Matter How Small, Reasonable Adjustment saves lives
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allwalesforum.bsky.social @allwalesforum.bsky.social · 27d
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
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Aaron Hume @ahume15.bsky.social · 15d
blog 2 of 4 for #ScotLDWeek25

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#ScotLDWeek25 blog 2: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
My Early Dental Experiences
https://aaronhume.co.uk/f/scotldweek25-blog-2-one-size-doesn’t-fit-all
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Aaron Hume @ahume15.bsky.social · 16d
I just want to say can you read
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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
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Aaron Hume @ahume15.bsky.social · 17d
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
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Aaron Hume @ahume15.bsky.social · 16d
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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#ScotLDWeek25 blog 1: Being Heard In Healthcare
The Theme: I Am Here
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Carers Scotland @carersscotland.bsky.social · 20d
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/...
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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 23d
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!
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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 23d
Here I Am is an exhibition by Project Ability celebrating Learning Disability Awareness Week, and is on display throughout September.
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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 23d
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.
Images of 4 portraits from "I Am Here" exhibition
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 27d
FYI @uofgshw.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 27d
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
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scldnews.bsky.social @scldnews.bsky.social · 29d
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
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · Sep 8
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
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Irene Tuffrey-Wijne @tuffrey-wijne.com · Sep 3
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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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.
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scldnews.bsky.social @scldnews.bsky.social · Jul 24
📚 “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.

🧠💬 Read more: zurl.co/qkobU
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scldnews.bsky.social @scldnews.bsky.social · Aug 18
⏳ 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
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · Aug 4
Following this latest publication 👇, Prof Chris Hatton @manmetuni.bsky.social & Prof Richard Hastings @unibirmingham.bsky.social provided a report to the @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social about the impact of #Covid19 on people with #learningdisabilities covid19.public-inquiry.uk/documents/in...
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