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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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2. Today we are hearing the latest findings on cancer screening & learning disabilities from the @uofgshw.bsky.social #CancerResearchBehaviourLab from @katierobb.bsky.social @debcairns.bsky.social @laurenfulton.bsky.social and Jenny Miller @pamis-scotland.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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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
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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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October 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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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
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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
October 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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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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September 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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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
September 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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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
September 8, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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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
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July 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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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👇
July 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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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
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June 24, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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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_...
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June 2, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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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
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May 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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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
May 20, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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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
May 15, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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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
May 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Our colleague & Lead for Post Graduate training in Positive Behaviour Support @uofglasgow.bsky.social Dr. Anne MacDonald will be taking part in the #ComingHome Good Practice conference tomorrow with #RichmondFellowship
@scldnews.bsky.social @mentalwelfare.bsky.social #PeopleFirstScotland & more
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April 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Our @uofgshw.bsky.social colleague Shylet Njanike is looking for research participants for her study on the daily living experiences of Black African adults with learning disabilities living at home. Details in the flyer below 👇 You can also find out more about Shylet's research via bit.ly/4cRyZrU
April 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Great turn out today for @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk #PublicInvolvement conference and starting with @uofgshw.bsky.social
colleague Tracy Ibbotson talking about working with underserved communities in #research
March 11, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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Amazing to have the #DrummingUpChange group from Fortune Works & Drumchapel High School here @uofglasgow.bsky.social to celebrate this brilliant project which builds belonging & breaks down barriers through community activities #tacklinginequalities #learningdisabilities #communityengagement
February 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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🧵1. Young adults with learning disabilities are 9 times more likely to die from treatable conditions compared to adults in the general population – stark new findings in @bmj.com
Dr Ewelina Rydzewska-Fazekas, @debcairns.bsky.social et al @ScotLDO @UofGSHW @uofglasgow.bsky.social bit.ly/4aXvNut
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February 13, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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1. Latest findings from @uofgshw.bsky.social published in @bmj.com on rates of hospitalisation for #epilepsy, #asthma & #diabetes among school-aged young people with #learningdisabilities led by Dr Gill Smith, @debcairns.bsky.social et al @uofglasgow.bsky.social
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February 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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5. Co-designing new communication tools to discuss cancer screening with people with learning disabilities in healthcare settings, led by @debcairns.bsky.social & #LaurenFulton in collaboration with @talkingmats.bsky.social and funded by @uofglasgow.bsky.social
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February 4, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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🧵1/9 Today is #WorldCancerDay, a global day to raise awareness about cancer and to advocate for equal access to cancer care. People with #learningdisabilities face significant inequalities in relation to #cancer deaths, incidence and screening.
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February 4, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Good morning! Team @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social are back to work today here @uofgshw.bsky.social. Wishing a happy and healthy new year to all 😊
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January 6, 2025 at 9:38 AM