Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living

25/09/2026

What makes a workplace a place where people can genuinely feel good, belong and thrive?

For disabled people, it can be the everyday things that make the biggest difference — being listened to, having adjustments that work, flexibility when it’s needed, supportive colleagues, opportunities to progress, and feeling trusted and valued.

Through Voices at Work, we’re exploring how removing workplace barriers and getting the right support in place can help disabled staff have more positive, sustainable experiences at work.

Because happiness at work isn’t about being happy every day. It’s about creating a workplace where people feel supported, included and able to be themselves.

This International Week of Happiness at Work, we want to hear from you:

What makes YOU happy at work? 😊



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22/09/2026

Have your say on local council priorities!
Closing date – 13 November 2026

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Have your say on the future of local council services in Scotland

Local councils make decisions about many of the services that affect disabled people's daily lives, from housing and transport to social care support, education, leisure facilities and public spaces.

With Scottish local council elections taking place in 2027, we're asking disabled people across Scotland what changes they want councils to prioritise.

Your views will help us create our Manifesto for Inclusion - a document that sets out disabled people's priorities and calls for action from council candidates ahead of the election.

📝 Take our Council Election Priorities Survey today: https://inclusionscotland.tfaforms.net/33

📖 Visit our website for more information and accessible formats including Easy Read and plain text - https://inclusionscotland.org/have-your-say-on-the-future-of-local-council-services-in-scotland

Closing date – 13 November 2026

Please share with your networks to help us hear from as many disabled people as possible.



Image Description: A square graphic with a light green background and purple text and icons. The Inclusion Scotland logo is centred at the top. Below, large text reads: "Have your say on local council priorities". Underneath are three purple line icons: a survey checklist with a pencil, a group of people around a table, and a megaphone. Further text reads: "Your views will help shape Inclusion Scotland's Manifesto for Inclusion ahead of the 2027 council elections." At the bottom of the graphic, bold text reads: "Take our survey today".

22/09/2026

This week, we’re celebrating International Week of Deaf People 2026.

From 21–27 September, Deaf communities around the world are celebrating Deaf identity, culture, sign languages and human rights.

This year’s theme, “Declaring Deaf People’s Human Rights”, also marks the 75th anniversary of the World Federation of the Deaf and 20 years since the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

In Scotland, 2,619 people reported using sign language as their main language in the 2022 Census, while in March 2025 there were 61 registered BSL/English interpreters in Scotland. (Source: Scotland’s Census 2022 and the Scottish Register of Language Professionals with the Deaf Community (SRLPDC), March 2025.)

International Week of Deaf People is an opportunity to celebrate Deaf people and Deaf culture, while also recognising the barriers that can still prevent equal access to information, services, education, employment and public life.

At Inclusion Scotland, we believe all disabled people, including Deaf people, must be at the heart of decisions that affect their lives.

Nothing About Us Without Us.



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A square Inclusion Scotland graphic marking International Week of Deaf People, 21–27 September 2026. The Inclusion Scotland logo appears at the top on a light blue background. Large purple text reads “International Week of Deaf People, 21–27 September 2026”. Below, a photograph shows two women facing each other and communicating using sign language. Beside the photograph is a blue illustration of the globe.

22/09/2026

Our September IMPACT Group meeting was a great opportunity for members to come together, share experiences and have their voices heard. We were joined by Karen Procek from In Control Scotland, who introduced us to strengths-based approaches in social care.

Members then took part in small group discussions, sharing ideas about what respectful, inclusive and empowering conversations should look like.

After the session, one member shared with us that: “"It was really good to work in a co-designed manner from the ground up, shaping future social work direction to bring a more person-led approach for both the individual client concerned and the social worker, creating an environment for clear communication".

A big thank you to everyone who took part and contributed to such a thoughtful and positive discussion! 💜

Image description: There is a group of people sat at a table, which has paper and pens, looking at a presentation on a screen, with the words 'What does good practice look like?' on it, with a woman with pink hair stood in front of it speaking.

22/09/2026

Accessible information matters.

We're delighted to have a new Braille embosser at GCIL, giving us the ability to produce GCIL correspondence, leaflets, marketing materials, guides and other information in Braille.

We want everyone to be able to access information in a format that meets their needs, and this is another step towards making our services and resources more accessible.

If you'd like any GCIL information in Braille, please contact us and we'll be happy to help.

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1: Close up image of some braille, double sided print.
2: An Index Basic V5 braille embosser in a cupboard. There is some paper coming from the front of the machine ready for printing. Resting on the top right of the machine is a stock of braille printed paper.

18/09/2026

Thinking about employing a Personal Assistant? Let GCIL take the stress out of payroll.

We provide a flexible, affordable payroll service for disabled people who employ Personal Assistants using direct payments or Self-directed Support funding.

✔ Friendly, knowledgeable support from a team that understands independent living

✔ Payroll tailored to your individual circumstances

✔ Available to PA employers across Scotland

✔ You stay in control of your funding and employment decisions

Managing a PA doesn't have to mean managing payroll on your own. We're here to help make things simpler.

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Young woman with long straight brown hair is sitting looking at the camera smiling. She has her hands resting on a file of paperwork. In the background in an out of focus person sitting at a desk. The GCIL Payroll logo is in the top right corner.

14/09/2026

❓ Could You Be a Personal Assistant?

❓ Looking for a job that really matters?

Being a Personal Assistant (PA) is a rewarding role that helps people live independently, achieve their goals and take part in their communities.

The Role PAs Play

• Supporting independence
• Building meaningful relationships
• Helping people achieve their goals

How GCIL Can Help

• PA vacancies and recruitment support
• Information, advice and guidance
• Resources and support for PA employers

Ready to make a difference?

Check out GCIL's website for PA vacancies today!

➡️ View current PA vacancies: https://gcil.org.uk/for-personal-assistants/



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GCIL recruitment poster promoting Personal Assistant (PA) opportunities. Includes a photo of a smiling female PA chatting with a smiling female wheelchair user and information about the role, including supporting independence, building meaningful relationships, and helping people achieve their goals. The poster encourages people interested in making a difference to visit the GCIL website for PA vacancies.

10/09/2026

As we mark the first Scottish Employability Day, we’re highlighting the importance of inclusive and sustainable employment for disabled people.
We are proud to announce that, through Voices at Work NHS Scotland, we are working alongside disabled NHS staff, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde , Public Health Scotland and The Scottish Government to co-produce and test practical resources that can improve the experiences and retention of disabled staff across NHS Scotland.

Building on the lived experiences, recommendations and solutions gathered through the first phase of Voices at Work, we will now turn that learning into action — exploring workplace culture, reasonable adjustments, best practice, peer support and practical solutions that can help disabled people stay, thrive and progress in sustainable careers.

At the heart of Voices at Work NHS Scotland is the belief that disabled people should be meaningfully involved in shaping the workplaces, resources and solutions that affect them.

This Scottish Employability Day, we are proud to stand alongside work happening across Glasgow and Scotland to make employment more inclusive, accessible and sustainable for disabled people.



(Image description 1: Promotional poster for Scottish Employability Day. It has a light blue background with bold "Scottish Employability Day" headline with a blue map of Scotland and the date "10th September 2026", accented by purple and blue wave graphics.)

(Image description 2: Group photo of 12 adults and a baby at a Voices at Work event. Ten people stand behind one seated dark-haired woman and a blond woman in a power wheelchair, in a bright meeting room. A presentation screen on the left displays the GCIL and Voices at Work Report branding and a “Questions, reflections and thanks” slide. The group are smiling towards the camera, with tables and event materials visible in the foreground). This is all against a light blue background with the GCIL logo at the top right corner.

08/09/2026

🦄 Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living proudly supports Scottish Learning Disability Week 2026

We are here – and we’re proud to stand with people with learning disabilities across Scotland.

From 7–13 September, we’re celebrating inclusion, breaking down barriers, and helping build a Scotland where everyone belongs.

🙌 Join us and share your support during

📅 7–13 September

➡️ Get involved: www.ScotLDWeek.com

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Slide 1: Pink promotional graphic for Scottish Learning Disability Week 2026. The text reads: “We are here to see. 7th to 13th September.” The graphic includes the Scottish Learning Disability Week unicorn logo, the website ScotLDweek.com, and the hashtags and on a pink and grey background.

Slide 2: Orange Scottish Learning Disability Week graphic featuring an icon of two people standing beside a house. The text reads: “5% of people with learning disabilities live in a couple, compared to 56% of the general population of Scotland.” Includes the hashtags and .

Slide 3: Purple Scottish Learning Disability Week graphic featuring an icon of a person lifting weights. The text reads: “5 out of 10 people with a learning disability said they take part in exercise.” Includes the hashtags and .

Slide 4: Green Scottish Learning Disability Week graphic featuring a flower icon. The text reads: “People with learning disabilities die 20 years younger on average.” Includes the hashtags and .

Slide 5: Pink Scottish Learning Disability Week graphic featuring an education icon with a graduation cap and apple. The text reads: “Nearly all educators say that teacher training does not prepare them for teaching children with additional needs.” Includes the hashtags and .

Slide 6: Purple Scottish Learning Disability Week graphic featuring a briefcase icon. The text reads: “Only 8–12% of people with disabilities are in paid employment.” Includes the hashtags and .

05/09/2026

Could a rewarding role as a Personal Assistant (PA) be right for you?

PAs support disabled people with everyday tasks, helping them live independently and stay connected to their communities. If you're interested in becoming a PA, or you're looking to employ one, join South Lanarkshire Council, GCIL and PANS in Hamilton on 29 September for an information event with advice, support and practical guidance.

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1. Graphic image made up of turquoise, light blue and dark blue shapes. The headline says "Are you a personal assistant, or are interested in becoming a PA? Are you a PA employer?" The subheading says "Join us for South Lanarkshire's first ever PA event on Tuesday 29 September 11am to 1pm at Whitehill Neighbourhood Centre.
At the bottom of the graphic are 3 logos for South Lanarkshire HSCP, GCIL and PANS (Personal Assistants Network).
2. Photograph of a man sitting in a wheelchair outside holding his mobile phone. He is smiling and pointing to the phone. A young man is standing behind him, also smiling and looking at what the older man is showing him. In the background are slightly out of focus green trees.