Alastair Minty @a-minty.bsky.social · 30/07/2025It doesn't have to be like this. We will be launching our Lived and Loved and Professional Toolkits at an event in Learning Disability Week. Contact newrouteshome@gmail.com or Alastair.M@in-controlscotland.org.uk if you want to test out the toolkits (they are free!) 😉 000
Alastair Minty @a-minty.bsky.social · 30/07/2025People may have seen the BBC coverage of the closure of ward 7A Woodland View on the 14th of July with 4 weeks notice - here is the article. share.google/AFluqRtwFSGx...share.googleVulnerable Woodland View patients told ward to close within weeks - BBC NewsA secure hospital ward for people with complex learning disabilities was found to fall short of standards. 100
Alastair Minty @a-minty.bsky.social · 20/03/2025At the SDSS National Voice yesterday, interesting workshops and more honesty about the gap between where we are and where we need to be. As always, we won't get there without a real power shift and full accountability to disabled people and their families. Loads of great projects and more to do! 011
Reposted by Alastair MintyIn Control Scotland @incontrolscot.bsky.social · 19/02/2025We are receiving an increase in calls from people concerned about the scale and effects of reductions in support and services. We recognise the need to balance the books, but we remain committed to supporting sustainable, effective and person centred support across Social Care. 022
Reposted by Alastair MintyIn Control Scotland @incontrolscot.bsky.social · 28/01/2025Hello lovely people! Are you interested in some info about our new Person Centred Academy? A chance for people with lived and loved experience of disability to learn to become planners for others. If you are, please watch this video and get in touch. 😊 youtu.be/RMjWi1t0l6syoutu.bePCP Academy Promotional Video with subtitlesYouTube video by In Control Scotland 642
Reposted by Alastair MintyIn Control Scotland @incontrolscot.bsky.social · 04/12/2024A message of support in these testing times. Hoping to connect with like minded individuals and organisations. We can do better. www.in-controlscotland.org/tools-and-re... www.humanlearning.systems/hls-insights... 033