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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory

@uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social
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Based at the University of Glasgow, our research is focused on the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities & the health & social inequalities they experience #research #healthinequalities Find out more at www.sldo.ac.uk

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scldnews.bsky.social @scldnews.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
💬 We want to hear from you! #ScotLDWeek26 may be ending, but your reflections and stories help to keep the conversation going. What inspired you this week? Drop your thoughts in the comments and lets celebrate all we have achieved. #ScotLDWeek26 #HereToBeSeen
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scldnews.bsky.social @scldnews.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
SCLD welcomes important commitments in the Programme for Government on prevention, human rights, independent living, social care reform and tackling violence against women and girls. We are, however, concerned that people with learning disabilities are not sufficiently visible... zurl.co/yIegO
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Catriona Windsor, PhD candidate at @uio.no is looking for parent/family carers, support workers & other professionals who support people with learning disabilities for her survey on communication assessment questionnaires. If you're interested, you can find out more via nettskjema.no/a/commqn#/pa...
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Communication - Nettskjema
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scldnews.bsky.social @scldnews.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
🦄 “Being seen is connecting with your friends.” — Sarah Sometimes being seen is as simple as having somewhere to go, something to do and people to share it with. 👀 See what's happening during the week: zurl.co/u0l1o #ScotLDWeek26 #HereToBeSeen
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
'Lives of People with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities in the UK' is a new project led by partners across the UK, surveying family carers to build a more accurate picture of the lives, experiences, needs & aspirations of people with PMLD. Find out more via www.pmld-survey.ac.uk
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Finding out what matters to and for people with PMLD in the UK
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
1. Just 2 weeks until our 'Health & Wellbeing for All' event in @byreshub.bsky.social #ScotLDWeek26. This free event is open to all and offers activities, demos & information about inclusive & accessible opportunities to support healthy lifestyle. We are here to be seen, being active & having fun!
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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Our new policy briefing calls for reform of the additional support for learning system with recommendations to strengthen early intervention, resilience to future challenges and decision-making across Scotland. Read more: childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article... #additionalsupportforlearning
Quote graphic over a classroom scene showing an adult and child looking at a book together. Text reads: “Our new ASL policy briefing takes a systems-level approach to understanding this incomplete culture shift, considering some of the key challenges and proposing recommendations that the Scottish Government may be able to take in collaboration with key stakeholders.” Attributed to Billy Anderson, Head of Services & Influence.Quote graphic over a classroom scene showing an adult and child looking at a book together. Text reads: “The recommendations are proposed to ensure the system delivering Scotland’s additional support for learning is responsive to the support needs of Scotland’s learners, resilient to future challenges and improves outcomes for children, young people and families.” Attributed to Billy Anderson, Head of Services & Influence.
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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Around 40% of learners in Scotland are now identified as having an additional support need — yet many still face barriers to the support they’re entitled to.
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PAMIS @pamis-scotland.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
We're supporting a UK-wide survey exploring the lives and wellbeing of people with PMLD & how support can be improved in the future. Your experiences can help shape future research, policy & practice. Find out more & take part:www.pmld-survey.ac.uk Contact pmld-survey@contacts.bham.ac.uk
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
'We are here to be seen - having fun & living well!' Come along to @byreshub.bsky.social on 9th Sept where we're co-hosting a free event with @satdav.bsky.social for #ScotLDWeek26 about accessible & inclusive health & wellbeing activities - register via bit.ly/3SHnHkD
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
New research on the links between phys. health conditions & behaviours that challenge calls for strengthened, integrated care pathways to act quickly with health screening to understand new behaviours & improve training to support recognition of undiagnosed physical conditions. Find out more below 👇
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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Health and Wellbeing for All is a FREE event for anyone interested in inclusive and accessible health and wellbeing activities & health information. Wednesday 9th September, Byres Hub. Part of Scottish Learning Disability Week. @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social @byreshub.bsky.social bit.ly/3SHnHkD
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Health and Wellbeing for All
Join us on 9th September for 'Health and Wellbeing for All', a free, public event as part of Scottish Learning Disability Week 2026.
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
We're hosting 'Health & Wellbeing for All' on 9th September @byreshub.bsky.social as part of @scldnews.bsky.social #ScotLDWeek26 www.sldo.ac.uk/events/in-pe... with lots of brilliant partners offering info & activities to promote accessible health & wellbeing for as many people as possible
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PAMIS @pamis-scotland.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Exciting news from PAMIS! Join our free online Coffee & Chat on 18 August with Jenny Whinnett & Carolynne Hunter to learn about our 24-hour Hybrid Postural Care Course starting in September. Open to PAMIS families. To book, email carolynne.hunter@pamis.org.uk. #PAMIS #PosturalCare #PMLD #Training
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Newly published evidence from @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social about behaviours that challenge as indicators of physical health conditions for people with #learningdisabilities More info, including easy read & policy summaries can be found online at bit.ly/4ysxSu1 @uofgshw.bsky.social @bmj.com
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The link between physical health conditions and behaviours that challenge
Learning disabilities, health, wellbeing, challenging behaviour, multimorbidity, health inequalities
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Great to be here today with @viascotland.bsky.social for their 20:20 Vision event, celebrating 20 years 🥳
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scldnews.bsky.social @scldnews.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
In his first statement as SCLD’s Chief Executive, Bruce Adamson sets out a clear opportunity for Scotland’s new Parliament to deliver lasting change for people with learning disabilities. 👉 Read the full statement zurl.co/3WE1Q
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Currently live via MS Teams Webinar hearing from Prof Andrew Jahoda, sharing the refreshed schools resource 'Talking About Learning Disability' aimed at helping to promote inclusion, acceptance & understanding & among young people about people with #learningdisabilities. Find out more bit.ly/4xhvtl1
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Are you a teacher, guidance counsellor or working with young people in an educational setting? Join us on 8th June from 3.45pm - 4.30pm for a webinar on 'Talking About Learning Disability' - a school-based resource to promote acceptance & understanding of people with #learningdisabilities.
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
On today's 'The Rest is Science', Hannah Fry & Michael Stevens discuss our new #SmartBra for detecting breast cancer. This innovative new tech aims to address barriers to breast cancer screening faced by women with #learningdisabilities youtu.be/iofEX1U2r9o?... @cancerresearchuk.org (at 18 mins in)
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When 0 = 1000
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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Check out the fantastic @pintofscience.uk Glasgow programme with 3 talks from our researchers on the Brain-Body Connection, plus @joinchley.bsky.social on 'Tweens, Teens and Screens: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly'. 📅18-20 May 🔗https://pintofscience.co.uk/events/glasgow/ #PintofScience
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Pint of Science Glasgow
Researchers from the University of Glasgow share their discoveries with you.
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scldnews.bsky.social @scldnews.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Employment plays a vital role in promoting wellbeing, self-worth, and financial independence. SCLD is asking all political parties and candidates to commit to the 12 Point Plan and work with people with learning disabilities to deliver real change.  Read the 12 Point Plan here: zurl.co/JNtmG
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scldnews.bsky.social @scldnews.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
SCLD has today announced that the former Children and Young People’s Commissioner of Scotland, Bruce Adamson, has been appointed as its new Chief Executive. Read the full statement 👉zurl.co/6ErYN
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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 31/03/2026
Last week we celebrated the knowledge exchange & innovation work which happens across UofG at our annual Knowledge Exchange & Innovation Awards. It’s a powerful reminder of how our research is shaped through collaboration to tackle important challenges. Congrats to all 👏 More: gla.ac/4v0VVyf
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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
📢 Calling #TeamUofG research staff and students! Don't miss the Learn Together workshop with DIFFERabled on 1st Apr. 🔗 Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/learn-toge... 🌐 Read more about Learn Together and DIFFERabled: www.gla.ac.uk/explore/glas...
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Learn Together Workshop 3: DIFFERabled
Join us for the third workshop in the ‘Learn Together’ series, an initiative that aims to foster ethical collaboration with communities.
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
1. Today the Scottish Government have published the Coming Home Action Plan along with a commitment of £20million to support the implementation plan & enable people to return to & live well in their communities. www.gov.scot/news/support...
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Supporting people with complex care needs
New plan to help people live in their own communities.
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
1. Absolutely delighted to see 2 projects focused on supporting & improving the health & wellbeing of people with #learningdisabilities shortlisted for the @uofggcf.bsky.social Knowledge Exchange & Innovation awards next week!
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Today we enjoyed co-hosting a 'World Cafe' style learning session led by @viascotland.bsky.social at @uofgarc.bsky.social to support researchers from across @glasgow.ac.uk to build skills in ethical, meaningful research with people with learning disabilities or neurodivergent people #LearnTogether
People standing and people sitting at round tables talking. There are 2 screens on the wall. A photos of a white background with purple text. It says 'What is stopping me from doing really good research with : learning disabled people and neurodivergent people? Think about things that may make this difficult for you.' There is a photo on the white background with two people thinking together.
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Today we were at the @parliament.scot Cross Party Group on Learning Disability, with our colleague Dr Ewelina Rydzewska sharing stark findings on avoidable deaths in adults with #learningdisabilities. The findings are summarised here sldo.ac.uk/media/2055/p... and an Easy Read version is available.
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Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 24/02/2026
The Learning Disabilities Research Network at Strathclyde is hosting an in-person event on the afternoon of the 1st of April at the University. Any orgs interested in collaborating on future research are encouraged to attend! Sign up at the link below 📝 buff.ly/IHR4Bj8
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Belonging Through Good Work
Knowledge from the Learning Disability Community
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
1. Researchers @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social call for improved support for maternal carers following new research into maternal mental health, finding that mothers of children with learning disabilities are more likely to experience mental ill-health. bit.ly/40t1mrE @debcairns.bsky.social
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Mental ill-health in mothers of children with learning disabilities at different stages of caregiving | Our research
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Dr Lisa O'Leary @lisacoleary.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
the research team includes @drnroberts.bsky.social @bronwynhemsley.bsky.social @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social @susanguthrieslt.bsky.social
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Dr Lisa O'Leary @lisacoleary.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Thanks to those who took part in our Delphi survey on training needs of carers who support people with intellectual disabilites with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulites. Round 2 is now open , see opportunity to take part:
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Dr Victoria Shepherd @vickylshepherd.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
✨OPTIMISE policy brief: Improving inclusion in clinical trials through ensuring consent is ‘accessible by design’ Highlights how OPTIMISE recommendations can help organisations achieve their mission to reduce inequalities through research inclusion 🔗https://www.capacityconsentresearch.com/optimise
Image of the front cover of the OPTIMISE policy brief titled OPTIMISE: Improving inclusion in clinical trials through ensuring consent is ‘accessible by design’
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
New evidence from the @nihr.bsky.social 'No Research About Us, Without Us' project, outlining practical approaches to making research trials inclusive for people with #learningdisabilities @vickylshepherd.bsky.social @vasototsika.bsky.social @debcairns.bsky.social link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Redesigning trials to be inclusive of people with a learning disability—a practical example - Trials
Background People with a learning disability are frequently excluded from clinical trials, with around two thirds of trials either directly or indirectly excluding this group. This contributes to the ...
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Our #LearnTogether workshop is in full swing this morning. Huge thanks to our brilliant panel for sharing their experiences - good, bad & the full spectrum in between- of community engagement, good practice and learning from challenges & barriers.
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month. People with #learningdisabilities are underrepresented in #cancer screening programmes. Researchers @uofgshw.bsky.social are looking at the barriers that may prevent people accessing screening & ways to improve this. Find out more via bit.ly/4pH2nXR
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Cancer screening and learning disabilities | Our research
Cancer screening, bowel screening, learning disabilities, breast cancer, early diagnosis
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
1. We would like to say thank you to everyone who has engaged with, supported or participated in our research activities throughout 2025. Last week we marked 25 years of #learningdisabilities research @glasgow.ac.uk @uofgshw.bsky.social alongside partners & collaborators at our conference.
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Next up we have Michael McEwan and Arlene McGarty to talk about their co-produced research about healthy lifestyle behaviours for people with #learningdisabilities. We’ll hear their findings on what are the barriers and supporting factors to make healthy lifestyle choices.
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Great to have Jenny Miller from @pamis-scotland.bsky.social alongside Katrina Bannigan talking about #BeatIt2 - a behavioural activation approach to support people with profound learning disabilities who experience depression, led by Prof Andrew Jahoda et al @uofgshw.bsky.social
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Great to hear about the Future Friendships programme with @arcscotland.bsky.social, co-developed with people with lived experience to support friendships for young people with a learning disability across the transition from secondary school
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Appreciate our partnership with @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social & the ability to extend @talkingmats.bsky.social into #cancerscreening . Looking forward to finding out how the resource we jointly developed has been used by screening practitioners in Glasgow #learningdisabilties #healthinequalities
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Now up we here from @debcairns.bsky.social and Prof Yang Wei at Nottingham about their innovative new tech to improve breast screening- the Smart Bra
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Now we are hearing from @cpac00.bsky.social about her research into pain and pain medication for people with #learningdisabilities
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Great to hear from our Director @debcairns.bsky.social on some of the ways working in partnership has helped to influence change to improve the health & wellbeing of people with #learningdisabilities
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Kicking off our conference we have Prof Andrew Jahoda giving a whistle-stop tour of the history of 25+ years of #learningdisabilities research @uofgshw.bsky.social
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Great to see some of our projects from the last few years back up in the @byreshub.bsky.social ahead of our conference tomorrow. We’ll be marking 25 years of #learningdisabilities research @uofgshw.bsky.social & celebrating partnership & collaboration along the way. @debcairns.bsky.social
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Dr Lisa O'Leary @lisacoleary.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
See below opportunity to participate in a delphi survey on eating ,drinking difficulties of people with learning disabilities. Led by @edinburghnapier.bsky.social in collaboration with @susanguthrieslt.bsky.social @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social @nhsforthvalley.bsky.social @bronwynhemsley.bsky.social
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
We've been quiet online lately but busy behind the scenes! Today @uofgshw.bsky.social we're hosting collaborators from the University of Agder, Norway, sharing research & knowledge about #autism, #mentalhealth, #learningdisabilities, #addictions & more! @debcairns.bsky.social @roryoc.bsky.social
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Last couple of days to cast your vote for #ResearchforEveryone to win the public vote for #KEAwards25! Refresh your memory of our inclusive communication project with a quick watch of one of the co-produced animations bit.ly/44lfu8G and don't forget to vote via ke.org.uk/ke-awards-20...
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Research For Everyone: Cancer and Mental Health animation - BSL version
This animated film shares research about the impact of cancer on mental health and wellbeing. This short film is part of the Research for Everyone project, which aims to make health research easier to understand for as many people as possible. The films have been co-created by people with learning disabilities and researchers at the University of Glasgow. We have also created infographics and podcasts to share this research. You can find these here on our website https://bit.ly/Research4Every1 Please watch and let us know what you think about the films via this short survey: https://bit.ly/3EZ9Zjd
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