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CAMPAIGNERS in Scotland are calling for urgent action to tackle the “human rights emergency” of people with learning disabilities who are forced to live far from their families or in hospital.
The Enable Scotland charity has launched a #MyOwnFrontDoor campaign to give people with learning disabilities the right to a home and community of their choice.
Official data shows that in 2019, more than 1,000 such adults were sent by Scottish local authorities to live “out of area,” away from their home.
Enable Scotland director Jan Savage said: “This is a human rights emergency. It is a national scandal, hidden in plain sight.
“Clear and decisive action is now required to adopt a ‘Community First’ principle to end the practice of people being sent out of area; to nationally invest in high quality, consistent, specialist social care support to be available in every community; and to stop building new multi-bed units for people who have a learning disability.”
Mental health and social care minister Kevin Stewart said the Scottish government is committed to ensuring that people with learning disabilities receive the best possible support and services.
