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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.

Find 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!

The signatories to this letter are leaders within the Disabled People’s Movement in Scotland (the Movement). We are disabled people, and we represent disabled people across Scotland. We know the stark reality of disabled people’s lives and the urgent issues that must be addressed - not least social care.
We are truly shocked to hear reports that the National Care Service will be delayed or scrapped altogether. This cannot be allowed to happen when wholesale reform is so urgently needed.

GDA conducted a survey of over 600 members to quantify the current situation facing disabled people and to share this evidence - both quantitative and qualitative - with those in power so that vital and urgent action can be taken.

The findings paint a bleak picture of disabled people, struggling to manage financially and unable to access the services and supports they need at this time.