Inclusion Scotland News & Events

What about our welfare?: Inclusion Scotland’s response to the UK Government’s Green Paper

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…

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Labour Cuts Gravely Impact Disabled People

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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Help Shape Our Future Work

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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“We Feel Discarded” – April O’Neil on Disabled People’s Renewed Fight for Care Reform After the National Care Service is Scrapped

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…

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Inclusion Scotland Impact Report 2024

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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Campaign Toolkit

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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Help Us Shape Inclusive Health and Social Care for LGBTQIA+ Disabled People in Scotland

Posted on Monday, February 3rd, 2025

**Please note these surveys have now closed.**   At Inclusion Scotland, we recognise that the intersection of LGBTQIA+ identities and disabilities can create unique challenges in accessing health and social care services. To address these challenges, we are conducting two…

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Our Impact: Reflecting, Celebrating and Looking Ahead

Posted on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

Inclusion Scotland is delighted to invite our Members, Partners, and Stakeholders to join us as we reflect on our achievements, celebrate our successes, and look forward to the future of our work together. We’re excited to be hosting this celebration…

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Blog – Welfare Experiences – A Stark Picture of a Broken System

Posted on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024

In this blog, Dr Rianna Price, Policy and Research Officer, writes about her findings from focus groups, revealing that Universal Credit fails disabled people in Scotland. She highlights the lived experiences of group members and calls for urgent, inclusive reform….

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Our Response To The Scottish Budget

Posted on Friday, December 6th, 2024

The Scottish Budget announcement is a step in the right direction, but this news has left much to be desired for disabled people and their families, as key demands from the #DisabledPeopleDemandJustice campaign remain unmet. At Inclusion Scotland, we have…

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