Welcome to the Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory at the University of Glasgow
About SLDO
We are a multidisciplinary research group focused on understanding the causes of poor health and health inequalities experienced by people with learning disabilities. Our group are also focused on developing, evaluating and implementing evidence-informed interventions to address these challenges. Alongside this, we deliver a programme of world class, post-graduate teaching.
Our latest research projects
Cancer screening and learning disabilities
Cancer Research
02 February 2026
Supporting healthy lifestyles for adults with learning disab...
Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours
24 February 2024
Pain medication and people with learning disabilities
Medication, Prescribing and Healthcare Services
09 December 2024
BeatIt2: Behavioural Activation for Depression
Mental Health and Psychological Therapies
30 January 2026
Avoidable mortality in adults with learning disabilities
Life Expectancy & Mortality
10 February 2025
Drumming Up Change (Building, Belonging): bringing young peo...
Social Inclusion
27 February 2025
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24 April 2026
New Coming Home Action Plan to support people with...
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23 April 2026
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14 November 2025
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Related events
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17 Jun, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Pain Care for People with Learning and Developmental Disabil...
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11 Dec, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SLDO Conference: Celebrating 25+ years of learning disabilit...
We deliver a programme of world class, post-graduate teaching.
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