GCIL – Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living
GCIL is a disabled people-led organisation supporting people in the west of Scotland.
Our expert team takes the time to understand your whole situation — not just one problem at a time — so we can connect you with the right mix of support, opportunities, and resources.
From your first enquiry through to ongoing guidance, GCIL is a partner you can rely on for the long term.
About
As a disabled people led organisation, we are run by disabled people, working for and with disabled people. GCIL works to the principles of inclusive living.
We believe that impairment doesn't disable people - barriers created by society do.
We deliver quality services that empower:
Choice & Control
Supporting disabled people to develop more control and choices in their lives, and to participate in the life of the community.
Dignity & Equality
Championing the equal value of disabled people in society, and the right to live with dignity and self-respect.
Accessible Meeting and Conference Rooms for Hire
Accessible meeting rooms with hybrid technology, catering options and space for up to 70 guests.
Stories from our community
"Without you I would have been lost in the system.”
Mr and Mrs Lennox
“Both Personal Assistants are working well and they have built a great relationship with me."
Alan, SDS support service user
“Without them I wouldn’t even have known about this career.”
Charlotte, Equality Academy Student
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Latest News
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…
Mandy’s story: Finding purpose through a new kind of role
Mandy was working as an accounts assistant in the aviation industry when she started looking for a new direction. She wanted something more meaningful — a role where she could make a real difference in someone’s life. With no background in care, Mandy wasn’t sure she had the right experience. But when she saw an…
Charlotte’s Journey in the Equality Academy
Charlotte was in the final year of her PhD in Medical Humanities (English Literature) when she applied for GCIL’s Professional Careers Programme. An academic career was becoming less viable — it would likely mean moving away from her established support network and the trusted healthcare professionals she relied on. Charlotte had always been interested in…
How Alan accessed specialist support through SDS
Alan lives independently in his own tenancy. He’s supported by his mum, his wider family, and a team of two Personal Assistants (PAs) that he employs through a Direct Payment. Alan has been assessed by the local authority at the highest level of need, described as ‘Complex’, and receives a Direct Payment budget for 12…
Getting the right support: Mr and Mrs Lennox’s Story
Mr Lennox cares for his wife, who lives with dementia. At the time he contacted GCIL’s Take Control office, she had a small support package: 3.5 hours of personal care each week and two days at a local day centre. But the personal care wasn’t working well. Carers often arrived late — sometimes after Mrs Lennox…
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