Glasgow Disability Alliance
GDA is a disabled people-led organisation (DPO) controlled by our 5500+ disabled members.
We are the largest groundswell of disabled members in Europe and a leading, celebrated example of a grassroots community of identity driving improvements to disabled people’s lives in parallel with wider changes to policies, services and society.
GDA Membership
Our free, accessible learning and events:
- Bring people together
- Build confidence and connections
- Unlock opportunities to participate, contribute, and use your voice
- Transport, personal assistance, and communication support provided
Membership is free!
Join GDA for updates on all our events and opportunities.
Our vision is a world where disabled people participate fully and lead our own lives with our human rights upheld, connecting with peers and opportunities; contributing to families, communities and wider society on a full and equal basis alongside non-disabled people.
Our mission is to promote equality, rights and social justice with and for disabled people and we do this through programmes which build confidence, connections and capacity of disabled people.
Our programmes support disabled people and those with long term conditions across Glasgow – you do not need to be a member to take part.
Over the last 5 years, GDA has transformed our delivery model to respond to the urgent and pressing needs of disabled people. We have pioneered a truly participative model whereby people can join our programmes and activities in person or online.
The National Care Service – Where Now?
This paper has been prepared following shared discussions between six organisations: the Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland (CCPS), the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (The ALLIANCE), Inclusion Scotland, the Glasgow Disability Alliance (GDA), Scottish Care and the Coalition of Carers in Scotland.
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‘Future Visions for Social Care:’ What is next for Social Care Reform in Scotland?
On Friday 14th March, 180 disabled members of Glasgow Disability Alliance and external partners met online and in person for our ‘Future Visions for Social Care’ event. The session centred on social care reform in light of the Scottish Government’s new Care Reform (Scotland) Bill, previously the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill (NCS).
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Fighting for Our Lives: Disabled People against Assisted Dying
Assisted dying is very much in the news just now, as Bills to legalise it are before the Scottish and UK parliaments. Glasgow Disability Alliance (GDA), based on what our members have told us and along with all other Disabled People Led Organisations, are firmly opposed to any moves to legalise assisted dying.
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The National Care Service – Where Now?
PublicationThis paper has been prepared following shared discussions between six organisations: the Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland (CCPS), the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (The ALLIANCE), Inclusion Scotland, the Glasgow Disability Alliance (GDA), Scottish Care and the Coalition of Carers in Scotland.
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GDA WRO Application Form 2025 and additional documentation
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Learning & Events Bulletin – March 2025
PublicationFind out what’s happening at GDA this March!
Hybrid event: Disabled People and the National Care Service. Friday 14th March 10am – 2.30pm.
• Hear from Maree Todd, Minister for Social Care.
• Enjoy a new performance of the Purple Poncho Players.
• Find out what’s next for the National Care Service.
• Explore our Photo Voice Exhibition.To register your interest in our event and/or learning sessions: call: 0141 556 7103,
or text: 07958 299 496,
or email: [email protected]All GDA in-person learning sessions are completely free to attend. They are a great way to meet other GDA members and socialise in a supported environment – and of course to try a fun activity at the same time!
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