Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living

20/08/2026

Disabled people are not leaving work because of their disability. Too often, they are leaving because of workplace barriers that could and should be removed.

Participants described disability-related barriers such as inaccessible workplaces, delays or refusals of reasonable adjustments, negative workplace cultures, poor communication, stigma and discrimination, as well as a lack of understanding from managers and colleagues.

These are not just statistics. They represent real people, lost talent, missed opportunities and outcomes that could have been prevented.

We need workplaces where disabled people can not only enter work, but stay, progress and thrive.

You can find out more in our Voices at Work report on our website: Voices at Work - Co-production employment project report now available - Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL)

18/08/2026

Starting a new Personal Assistant role? Good news!

The Scottish Government will pay the cost of Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme applications for eligible social care workers. Applications normally cost £18 for existing members and £59 for individuals joining the PVG scheme.

Eligible Personal Assistants (PAs) in Scotland can now apply for PVG scheme membership free of charge under the Scottish Government's new fee waiver initiative, running from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027.

The waiver applies to social care workers starting a new role and also applies to Personal Assistants who are directly employed by someone receiving Self-Directed Support Option 1 and/or funding from Independent Living Fund Scotland (ILF Scotland). This includes children's Personal Assistants.

For Personal Assistants applying for the fee waiver:

Submit your PVG application offline by email
✅️ Include "FSC" in the Position Applied For field
✅️ Include "FSC" in the Personal Employer section
✅️ Include "FSC" in the email subject line
✅️ Leave the payment section blank

This initiative recognises the vital contribution of Scotland's social care workforce and helps remove financial barriers for people entering new roles.

Find out more on the Disclosure Scotland website.

10/08/2026

We have commissioned Social Value Lab, an independent research organisation, to evaluate the Transition Fund and explore how it could work even better in the future. We are doing this with a team of young peer researchers who have their own experience of the Transition Fund and are helping us design and carry out the research.

We are looking for people who have applied to the Transition Fund to share their experiences. Whether your application was successful or not, we'd like to hear about the application process, how you used your grant (if you received one), the difference it made, and any suggestions you have for improving the experience.

You can choose how you would like to participate – from one-to-one interviews, small group discussions or a short online survey.

There are gift vouchers available for your time.

Visit https://ilf.scot/go/research to find out more and express your interest.

08/07/2026

State of Caring is the largest and longest running survey on caring in the UK

Responses contribute to real-world positive change for unpaid carers in Scotland and beyond.
Please take the time to complete the 2026 survey today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8GX7Z5T

21/05/2026

Accessibility Awareness Day

Global Accessibility Awareness Day is a good time to start making your social media posts accessible.

Here’s your checklist to save today and use every day.

[Image description:
Tick off your Global Accessibility Awareness Day checklist:
Add alt text to images in your posts
Capitalise the first letter of each word in hashtags
Use one emoji and never use as bullet points
Make sure your videos work audibly and visually
Add subtitles, checking for accuracy
Listen to feedback you get on accessibility]

19/05/2026

In Control Scotland is running their Partners in Policymaking program. It is a leadership development programme for disabled adults (18+) and parents of disabled children (under 18).

Many past participants describe the program as life changing and go on to take on leadership roles locally and nationally.

This years programme will run over 8 residential weekends at Stirling Court Hotel, between September 2026 and March 2027:

They have 30 places available.

To request an application form or find out more, please email:
[email protected]

You can also see more information on thier website: https://www.in-controlscotland.org/partnersinpolicymakinginformation

05/05/2026

An inclusive, paid opportunity to learn, contribute and take part in meaningful work. A welcoming, paid opportunity to build experience and take part.

We are pleased to share a new paid internship as part of our Employment and Internship Programme.

This opportunity is open to disabled people and offers hands-on experience in an advice service working to remove barriers and support meaningful participation.

Infinity Project Assistant Adviser Internship
Location: Dalkeith CAB and outreach locations.
Pay: Real Living Wage – £13.45 per hour
Hours: 15 hours per week for 28 weeks
Closing date: 12pm, Monday 25 May 2026

Hosted by Dalkeith and District Citizens Advice Bureau, this role supports advice delivery alongside experienced CAB Advisers, including work with the Infinity Project, a service designed with and for neurodivergent people.

You will gain experience supporting clients, preparing for advice sessions, handling case information, and working as part of a small, supportive team. Reasonable adjustments will be made, and flexible working approaches are encouraged.

🔗 Find full details and the application pack: https://inclusionscotland.org/job-vacancy/infinity-project-assistant-adviser-internship




Image description: A purple graphic with the Inclusion Scotland logo at the top. Below, bold text states: “Paid internships. Real experience.” and smaller text reads: “Supporting disabled people into meaningful work.” The graphic features two images: one of a person signing with their hands, and another of two individuals shaking hands in a professional environment. At the bottom, there is a call to action: “Explore our internship opportunities – www.inclusionscotland.org/job-type/internship.”

05/05/2026

We wrote the Easy Read version of a Scottish Government’s Budget document.

It explains how the spending plans for 2026 and 2027 aim to make life fairer for some groups of people in Scotland, in a clear and accessible way.

You can view the Easy Read version here:
https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-budget-2026-27-spending-review-infrastructure-delivery-pipeline-strategic-integrated-impact-assessment/documents/

Image description: Graphic with a pink background and the Disability Equality Scotland logo. Large text reads: “We have made an Easy Read document that explains the Scottish Budget 2026 to 2027 and what it says about making life fairer.”

Below, text reads “Recent work for… Scottish Government.” There are illustrated hands holding heart shapes and a megaphone, along with coin icons in the background.

30/04/2026

EXCITING NEWS........ As you may have already heard, we have received funding to bring back the fantastic 'Partners in Policymaking' programme. We will be running the programme over 8 residential sessions from September 2026 - March 2027 at Stirling Court Hotel in Stirling. Please share the information with any parents of disabled children (up to the age of 18) and any disabled adults (18 and over) you may know and think would be interested in applying for a place on the programme.😀

30/04/2026

Do you have what it takes to help a Disabled People’s Organisation strengthen its support for the community?
We are excited to share a new paid internship opportunity as part of our Employment and Internship Programme.

This internship is open to disabled people and offers real work experience in an inclusive workplace, with a role designed to remove barriers and support meaningful participation. The post is paid at the Real Living Wage of £13.45 per hour and offers flexibility, including part time options.

Information Management Internship, hosted by GCIL (Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living)

GCIL are looking for someone organised, open to learn, and ready to get stuck into a project that really makes a difference. Working closely with the Support Service team, you will help them reconnect with people they have not heard from in a while.

If you enjoy speaking with people, keeping information tidy, and making sure systems work well for everyone, this could be a great fit.

You will review and update GCIL’s database, check in with supported people by phone, email, or letter, and help ensure records are accurate, up to date, and easy to use. It is a well‑defined project with a clear start and end point, offering hands‑on experience in administration, data handling, and person‑centred communication.

The role starts with office‑based induction and training, with hybrid working available afterwards.

Contract: 420 hours (around 12 weeks full time, or part time over a longer period)
Location: Glasgow, G40 3AP
Closing date: 12 p.m. on Friday 1 May 2025

Find out more about the internship, including how to apply:
https://inclusionscotland.org/jobs/information-management-internship



Image description: A purple graphic with the Inclusion Scotland logo at the top. Below, bold text states: “Paid internships. Real experience.” and smaller text reads: “Supporting disabled people into meaningful work.” The graphic features two images: one of a person signing with their hands, and another of two individuals shaking hands in a professional environment. At the bottom, there is a call to action: “Explore our internship opportunities – www.inclusionscotland.org/job-type/internship.”