This week we’re celebrating the voices, talents and contributions of people with learning disabilities as part of Scottish Learning Disability Week.
Led by the Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities (SCLD), the campaign theme is shaped each year by people with lived experience. For 2025, the message is clear: many people with learning disabilities still feel excluded from jobs, healthcare, social events and culture.
That’s why this year’s theme is: “I Am Here” – a powerful call for visibility, recognition and inclusion.
Our Pledge Wall
To show our support, we’ll be sharing personal pledges throughout the week from staff and the people we support, highlighting their commitment to inclusion and change. These pledges will be added to our Pledge Wall below each day, so please check back regularly to see new additions and reflections!
John Booth, Director of Hillcrest Futures
Rita and Lolia, Support Workers at Hillcrest Futures’ Alexander Street serviceAnn Timmons, Service Manager at Hillcrest Futures’ Tullideph service and John Timmons, Senior Support Worker at Hillcrest Futures’ Longfield Drive serviceRebecca Phin, Communications & Marketing Officer at HillcrestStaff teams from Hillcrest Futures’ Longfield Drive, Finavon Terrace and Lismore Terrace servicesJohn Alexander, Hillcrest Chief ExecutiveAmber Gibson, Communications & Marketing ApprenticeEric, Ashley, Hannah and Rebekah, support workers at our Alexander Street serviceGillian Webster, Contracts Officer at Hillcrest HomesHayley and Chris, support worker and supported person at our Alexander Street serviceLynn Angus, service manager at Alexander Street and Millview services; Ben Wighton, senior support worker at Milton Street service; and Lisa Potter, senior support worker at Canning Place serviceStaff teams from our Longfield Drive, Finavon Terrace and Lismore Terrace servicesLynda Imrie, Hillcrest Futures Operations ManagerGraeme Cowan, Support Worker at our Birkdale service
Marc Hadden, Hillcrest Governance and Compliance Manager; and Claire Nichol, Hillcrest Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Jordan Wood, Hillcrest Futures Operations ManagerIzzy Campbell, Hillcrest Income Management & Engagement Apprentice; and Freya Simpson, Hillcrest Housing Advice Assistant ApprenticeStaff teams from our Longfield Drive, Finavon Terrace and Lismore Terrace servicesJennifer Weir, Support Worker at our Millview service
