Posted on Thursday, May 8th, 2025
We are delighted to invite our DPO members to Your Voice, Your Impact – an exclusive members-only event for Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs), hosted by Inclusion Scotland. This is a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of…
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Posted on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
Following January’s collapse of proposals to set up a National Care Service through legislation – and ongoing uncertainty about effective next steps – a new paper shares key thinking on the priorities for social care reform. Rooted in the vision…
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Posted on Monday, April 14th, 2025
You’re Invited Are you interested in Scottish politics or thinking about standing for election? Join us on 6 May for the launch of the Access to Elected Office Fund, which supports disabled people to run for elected office. Find out…
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Posted on Thursday, April 10th, 2025
We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for new members to join the Access to Elected Office Fund Scotland (AEOFS) Decision Panel. AEOFS provides financial and practical support to disabled people running for party selection and standing…
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Posted on Monday, March 31st, 2025
Introduction The UK Government’s decision to slash £5 billion from the welfare budget is nothing short of appalling. The choice to reduce welfare spending to focus on things like defence is a choice, and not a good one. Almost all…
Read More: What about our welfare?: Inclusion Scotland’s response to the UK Government’s Green Paper →
Posted on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
The controversial £6bn cuts to the Welfare budget will disproportionately impact disabled people, driving them further into poverty. These cuts will push disabled people further into the ‘trap’ of long-term poverty. The current situation for disabled people is stark; after…
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Posted on Friday, February 28th, 2025
**Please note this survey has now closed** At Inclusion Scotland, we are committed to making sure your voices are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we’re inviting you to take part in our latest research—a project…
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Posted on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
“We feel like we have been discarded.” That’s what disabled people say when you ask them how they feel about the decision to scrap the National Care Service (NCS) Bill. Disabled people in Scotland have long faced systemic challenges when…
Read More: “We Feel Discarded” – April O’Neil on Disabled People’s Renewed Fight for Care Reform After the National Care Service is Scrapped →
Posted on Monday, February 24th, 2025
We are very proud to share Inclusion Scotland’s 2024 Impact Report, highlighting the progress we’ve made in advancing disabled people’s rights and participation across Scotland. This report reflects the collective efforts of our members, staff, and supporters in pushing for…
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Posted on Monday, February 17th, 2025
Fed up, excluded, but know what needs to change? The Inclusion Scotland Campaigning and Influencing Toolkit offers advice, tips and tools for disabled people and organisations wishing to start a campaign. It includes information about influencing Scottish Parliament and MSPs,…
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