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

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

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. 🔗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

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

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!

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

blog 4 of 4 for #ScotLDWeek25 aaronhume.co.uk/f/scotldweek...

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

blog 2 of 4 for #ScotLDWeek25 aaronhume.co.uk/f/scotldweek...

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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

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...

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.

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.

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#ScotLDWeek #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

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." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

📚 “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

⏳ 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

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...

Job alert! 'Learn Together' is a new community-led workshop series that aims to upskill researchers in engaging ethically and meaningfully with communities. We are looking for a project coordinator who's passionate about engagement. Closes 14 Aug (G6, part time): www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/learn-to...

New paper in @jidr-wiley.bsky.social from Amanda Gillooly et al on the Mental Health & Well-Being of Adults With Intellectual Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic Across the UK: A Four-Wave Longitudinal Analysis #learningdisabilities #healthinequalities onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

As part of her PhD, Shylet Njanike is looking to speak with families of Black African origin with an adult family member with learning disabilities who lives at home. Is this you or someone you know? Please share widely - details in the flyer below👇

New survey for adults with #diabetes & #learningdisabilities led by @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @diabetesuk.bsky.social looking to find out about what matters most to people when managing their diabetes. Complete this survey at: uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

We recently launched a new resource, co-developed with Differabled Scotland and family carers, created to support families navigating the post-secondary school transition & beyond for young people with developmental disabilities. You can now access it for free online via bit.ly/4k71nsB

We want to find out what matters most to people with learning disabilities when managing diabetes. Please share our survey for people with learning disabilities and carers 👇

Participants wanted!!! 📢 What? A workshop about using AI to make bowel screening easier Who? People with learning disabilities aged 50+ When? Thurs 26 June Where? Univ of Glasgow Participants will receive a £60 gift voucher. For more info: email: [email protected]

⚽ @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social‬ - Research for Everyone 🔗 buff.ly/zKcrxOx Two animations co-produced by people with learning disabilities, proving that research can and should be accessible for everyone. (4/4)

Fantastic international workshop on "Pain care for people with learning disabilities" @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @cpac00.bsky.social 👏

Delighted to be working with @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social - taking the resource we developed for #cancerscreening research & turning it into a practical tool for practitioners. We will work with 10 people supporting screening with people with #learningdisability . Looking forward to their feedback

Still time to register for this workshop on pain care for people with #LearningDisabilities

Step aboard Home Instead Glasgow's virtual dementia tour bus for an immersive experience that simulates the challenges of living with dementia. Friday 7th June, 10:30am - 5:00pm Byres Road Community Hub, Byres Road, Glasgow FREE to attend No booking required – just come along!

New survey for adults with #diabetes & #learningdisabilities led by @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @diabetesuk.bsky.social looking to find out about what matters most to people when managing their diabetes. Complete this survey at: uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

we were delighted that the Minister for Social Care @mareetodd.bsky.social attended The Assembly conference today to talk about the importance of people with learning disabilities accessing their annual health checks!

New study finds increased risk of serious illness from COVID-19 for autistic adults in England, evidenced by higher hospitalisation & mortality rates despite similar vaccination rates. More on the latest research from Dr Dewy Nijhof et al via bit.ly/4jwzRVu

Join us @byreshub.bsky.social on Friday 20th June from 1-2.30pm for the launch of a new booklet for families of young people navigating the transition from school to adult life. Registration essential - find out more & book here bit.ly/43o5vyq

Join us on 17th June @uofglasgow.bsky.social to hear from leading international specialists in #pain care for people with #learningdisabilities - register to attend via bit.ly/3FaB5HI @kerryldnurse93.bsky.social @nhsggc.bsky.social @pamis-scotland.bsky.social @barbnicholl.bsky.social

Join us @byreshub.bsky.social on Friday 20th June from 1-2.30pm for the launch of a new booklet for families of young people navigating the transition from school to adult life. Registration essential - find out more & book here bit.ly/43o5vyq

Registration is now open for our workshop on #pain care for people with #Learningdisabilities, 17th June 09.30-12.30 @uofglasgow.bsky.social Join us to hear from international specialists from the US, Canada and Ireland on the latest research & innovation in this area. More info bit.ly/4jXp1c5

A warm welcome to @pamis-scotland.bsky.social - great to see you on here! If you don't already know about the important work they do to support people with profound & multiple #learningdisabilities (PMLD), their families, carers and professionals, check out www.pamis.org.uk to learn more.