In Control Scotland

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.

08/06/2026

Are you a disabled adult 18 years and over, or the parent of a disabled child up to the age of 18? Then there is still time to apply for our fabulous 'Partners in Policymaking' which is an international leadership and development programme. The closing date for completed applications is 26th June 2026. You can request an application pack from us at: [email protected] Check out our short video to hear what the programme is about and what some of our previous Partners graduates said about attending the programme.😃

What Partners in Policymaking is all about

26/05/2026

There is still time to apply for our fabulous 'Partners in Policymaking' programme, which is open to parents of disabled children (up to the age of 18) and disabled adults (18 and over). The closing date for applications is 26th June 2026. If you or someone you know may be interested in applying, contact us at [email protected] for more information or an application pack. In the meantime, check out our wee video below to hear what some of our previous Partners graduates had to say about attending the programme. 😀

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

20/05/2026

Do you work for a Social Care Provider?

We have just published our Option 2 For Providers in Bitesize Chunks available from our website. (link below).

It is designed to be accessible and easy to use, so Providers can access the info they need quickly and effectively.

We are holding an online session from 2pm to 4pm on Wednesday the 27th of May to look at the sections and explore key areas. Please contact [email protected] to book a place. There is no cost to take part.

https://www.in-controlscotland.org/_files/ugd/fd9368_e9edc9bce0e44e6ea056d9be7222725f.pdf

19/05/2026

As you may have already heard, our fantastic 'Partners in Policymaking' programme is BACK and the application process is now OPEN. The programme will run over 8 residential sessions from September 2026 - March 2027 at Stirling Court Hotel in Stirling and is open to any parents of disabled children (up to the age of 18) and any disabled adults (18 and over). Contact us at: [email protected] for an application pack. In the meantime, click on the link to watch our short video about Partners in Policymaking:

What Partners in Policymaking is all about

15/05/2026

Peter Scott CEO of ILF Scotland talking us through general info about ILF and it's development, and focusing on the newly created Coming Home ILF funding. Th...

13/05/2026

New Routes Home Main Group Meeting Thursday 14th May 3pm - 4.30pm

Guest speaker Peter Scott, CEO of ILF ScotlandScotland will discuss the new Coming Home funding being delivered through ILF Scotland. He’s keen to hear from members about how this can best support people to move out of institutional settings and live in their own communities.

Email [email protected] if you need the Teams link.







In Control Scotland

12/05/2026

Thanks to all the professionals who took part in our 1st Toolkit online session, there was some really good discussion.

Tomorrow is our second session, looking at areas for improvement and quick wins. If you missed the last one, you can still get involved, email [email protected] for the link.