In Control Scotland

29/09/2026

Person Centred Planning Academy 2027 - This is our final funded group of this course, so don't miss this chance to take part in our fully funded programme for Disabled people and unpaid Carers to become a Person Centred Planning Facilitator.

Online information sessions on Wednesday the 30th at 6pm and Thursday the 1st of October at 11am
If you would be interested, get in touch at
[email protected] to get the link for the online sessions, for more information or
to request an application pack. Applications will close
at the end of October.

https://youtu.be/RMjWi1t0l6s?si=NnM9RjpHp6x3mOlo

The sessions take place over three two-day
residential sessions in Stirling:

Tuesday, 25th and Wednesday, 26th January 2027·
Thursday, 25th and Friday, 26th February 2027·
Tuesday, 16th and Wednesday, 17th March 2027.
The residential sessions will run from 11:00 am until
7:00 pm on the first day then 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on the
second day. All travel and hotel costs are covered.

18/08/2026

Our August newsletter is now available. Check it out to find out what we have been up to and what we have coming up:

Hello lovely friends and colleagues welcome to our August newsletter. We do hope you enjoy reading it!

18/08/2026

Do you fancy a free inclusive music gig, celebrating the start of Learning Disability week? With a range of music styles and an accessible venue? Then if you are able to make it to Glasgow on 7th September 2026 at 7.30 pm in Mono, Stay Up Late Scotland would absolutely love to see you! No ticket needed just show up. Feel free to share this.

20/07/2026

We are looking for people with lived/living experience to join our Working Together for Change - Local Programme in East Lothian. Working Together for Change is a programme by In Control Scotland focused on strengthening and improving Self-directed Support (SDS) in East Lothian. It brings together people who draw on support and those involved in delivering social care and support to co-produce ideas for how SDS can work better in practice and to take forward real change locally. The programme will be starting in September 2026 and finishes in March 2027 and will be taking place at: Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre, Haddington Road, Musselburgh and is FREE to attend. Lunch will be provided and a participation payment is available for people with lived experience to attend.

If you have lived experience of social care, live in East Lothian and would be interested in attending this programme please contact Brett at:[email protected]

Closing date is: Friday 31st July 2026

16/07/2026

Dates-n-Mates Scotland have their free National conference coming up, check out the details on the flyer.

There is a free national conference being hosted in Aberdeen on the 10th of September as part of Scottish Learning Disability week hosted by dates-n-mates Scotland called "Love without limits". It will be focusing on human rights and relationships for people with Learning Disabilities. Alastair will be one of the keynote speakers, hosting a session called "Relationships are a Human Right"

Email [email protected] to get your ticket.

25/06/2026

Don't forget to check out our June newsletter here: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/nh3ScVEhuXSIJaUK?ref=Link

25/06/2026

Announcement RE: Partners in Policymaking Programme

Due to the number of late requests we have had for application packs for the Partners in Policymaking programme, we will be extending the closing date to FRIDAY, 3RD JULY. So if you are still interested in applying, please contact: [email protected] to request an application pack.

22/06/2026

Just a wee reminder that the closing date for our fabulous 'Partners in Policymaking' leadership and development programme for parents of disabled children (up to the age of 18) and disabled adults (18 and over) is nearly here! All completed applications are due in by FRIDAY, 26TH JUNE 2026. You can still request an application pack at: [email protected]. Hear from some of our Partners graduates about their experience of attending the programme and also what the programme is all about in this short video:

Partners in Policymaking programme - what's it all about?

11/06/2026

Are you the parent of a disabled child (up to the age of 18) or a disabled adult (18 years and over) and interested in being part of a fantastic leadership and development programme? Then you still have time to apply for our 'Partners in Policymaking' programme before the closing date of 26th June 2026! To request an application pack and find out more, contact us at: [email protected]. Check out the short video to hear what the programme is all about and hear from some of our graduates about their personal experiences of attending the programme:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz4vXENBQ88

10/06/2026

Carers Week 2026

Building Carer-Friendly Communities

Community isn’t just a theme for this week. It’s at the core of everything we believe in at In Control Scotland. This Carers Week, and every week, we are working to build communities where carers are recognised, valued and have power.
We know that carers in Scotland can face real challenges; navigating systems, holding everything together, and too often feeling like your voice isn’t shaping the decisions that affect your life. That’s why our focus is on connection, voice and collective change.
We don’t see carers as people on the sidelines of the system. We see carers as experts in their own lives, with knowledge, insight and leadership that should be driving how support is designed and delivered. Our programmes actively support and develop this. Through our Graduate Community and wider work, we bring people together to build relationships, share experiences, and create the conditions where people can speak up and be heard. Where connections are made, and friendships can form.
Importantly, this isn’t separate from us. As a team, we are all unpaid carers too. So when we talk about walking alongside carers, we mean it. We are part of those same communities, navigating the same systems and working towards the same change.
This is why we are committed to supporting carers as changemakers, not just to be listened to, but to influence, shape and lead improvements across Scotland, amplifying carers’ voices.
This Carers Week, we continue to build communities where carers are recognised, valued and have power.