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The State and Future of Social Work and Social Care Funding in Scotland

GCIL welcomes the publication of The State and Future of Social Work and Social Care Funding in Scotland. In particular the findings from the survey on disabled people and unpaid carers in part 3. The report highlights the real-life impact of reductions to Self‑Directed Support budgets, showing that disabled people are losing choice and control over…

Our Year in Review

It has been a busy year at GCIL. Here’s a visual overview of what we’ve been up to.

PA research – a call for participants

Lisa, a researcher at the University of Glasgow is looking to speak to PAs and supported people about their experience. Are you over 16 years old, living in Scotland and doing one of the following; working as a Personal Assistant (PA) employing a PA or providing informal care to someone and employing a PA on…

In Memory of Etienne d’Aboville – Former CEO of GCIL

It is with deep sadness that we reflect on the passing of Etienne d’Aboville, a pioneering figure in Scotland’s Independent Living Movement and the first Chief Executive Officer of the Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL). Etienne died peacefully on 28th October 2025, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering commitment to disability rights, social justice,…

New project: Voices at Work

GCIL is excited to launch Voices at Work, a new project bringing together disabled people to share their lived experiences of employment and help shape what truly inclusive workplaces should look like. Running from November 2025 to April 2026, the project will be co-produced by a core Steering Group and a Wider Consultation Group, exploring…

GCIL Marks 30 Years at Scottish Parliament Reception

GCIL celebrated 30 years of supporting disabled people at a reception hosted by Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP at the Scottish Parliament in September. The event featured a speech from the Shirley-Anne Sommerville, MSP Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, with other MSPs attending to show their support. Our chair Dr Jim Elder- Woodward, OBE and CEO Pauline…

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