People First (Scotland) have created some Easy Read information about Domestic Abuse in partnership with the Scottish Commission for Learning Disability and Scottish Government. If you are experiencing Domestic Abuse, or are worried about someone that is, then remember that you are not alone and help is available. You can read more by clicking on the hand symbol below.
As well as Easy Read information about Domestic Abuse, we have also created information about Coercive and Controlling behaviour and where to find help. You can read more by clicking on the hand symbol below.
At the beginning of 2020, the Scottish Mental Health Law Review carried out a consultation for Phase 1 of the review. People First (Scotland) met with the chair of the review, John Scott, on a number of occasions and submitted a written response to the consultation. The Review has now published a summary of the various responses that were gathered.
We were disappointed to see that the summary makes no mention of the contributions and views that People First provided. Although John Scott kindly reassured us that learning disability issues would be included in the next report, the Law and Human Rights Group have decided to go ahead with our alternative summary to address this. You can read our version by clicking on the hand symbol below.
(Please note that the summary is not in Easy Read format. It has been developed with the intention of influencing professionals and decision-makers and is aimed at them)
We are concerned about some of the recommendations made by the Scottish Mental Health Law Review. In particular, the recommendation that learning disability and mental illness remain within the same legal framework. If we remain within a system designed for people experiencing mental illness then our human rights will continue to be restricted and we are denied real change. We are disappointed that the model of supported decision-making described is limited and we can still have our rights to make decisions taken away from us.
Read our full response below
In September and October 2022 People First (Scotland) held a series of events across Scotland to talk about what support people with a Learning Disability need to truly Live a Life. It was great to welcome so many new people to the organisation and we hope you enjoy reading about the events.
‘Support to Live a Life’ events
In September 2019 People First (Scotland) held an overnight Conference for young people with learning disabilities. You can read more about this in the report below.
Young Persons’ Conference
You can view some of the information made by the Parent’s Group below.
Neglect Statement
The Law and Human Rights Group campaigns to change the law in Scotland. We want people with a Learning Disability to be treated equally and fairly.
We have produced lots of information describing how we think this can happen.
You can read some of the information made by the Law and Human Rights Group below.
You can read a report about our 25th Anniversary below.
You can read about our Citizens’ Grand Jury below.
