SUSE Scotland

10/11/2025

1 week to go to - have you registered yet?

From 17–21 Nov 2025 we're hosting free online learning for employers.

Featuring expert-led webinars on:
• Fair Work: Practical Advice
• Shifting the dial on Mental Health Stigma
• Access to Work
• Digital Accessibility
• Flexible Working
• Neuro-inclusive Workplaces
And more!

Plus, DuoDay celebrates the contributions of disabled people in the workforce.
Let’s make inclusion a reality in every workplace.
🔗 Find out more and register: https://ow.ly/UmZq50XpeHV

04/11/2025

As part of our AGM and 30th Anniversary celebrations last week we launched our newest initiative, Apt 30 - recognising the organisations who have continually demonstrated their commitment to being inclusive employers.

We were delighted to be joined on the day by some of the amazing organisations who are part of Apt 30 - pictured below are ACS Clothing Ltd, NHS 24 and Museums Galleries Scotland.

We're looking forward to working more with all our Apt 30 partners – opening recruitment opportunities for disabled job seekers and encouraging sustained paid employment for disabled workers.

03/11/2025

Over the last 5 years we’ve had the opportunity and pleasure to work with some incredible organisations through Apt Scotland

As part of our 30th anniversary we wanted to recognise those employers who have continually demonstrated their commitment to being an inclusive employer.

We are delighted to launch our latest initiative, Apt 30 - which aims to raise standards in inclusive employment.

Find out more and see the fantastic organisations who are already involved 👉 apt.suse.org.uk

Together, we can demonstrate great practice - ultimately setting the standard for Scotland’s employers in creating workplaces that work for everyone.

31/10/2025

🎉 Celebrating 30 Years of SUSE!

On Tuesday 28th Oct, SUSE marked a major milestone - our 30th Anniversary - alongside our AGM at the Glasgow Science Centre. It was a day of reflection, inspiration and forward-thinking as we celebrated three decades of championing inclusive employment across Scotland.

We were thrilled to welcome our newest members, Bipolar Scotland and Visibility Scotland, who delivered powerful presentations that underscored the importance of lived experience in shaping Supported Employment services. We would also like to extend our thanks to Museums Galleries Scotland for their inspiring presentation - showing what’s possible when employers focus on inclusion and accessibility and why their partnership with SUSE matters.

The event spotlighted SUSE’s new strategic direction - focused on enhancing support for Supported Employment, reducing the Disability Employment Gap, and promoting inclusive practices across Scotland. Thank you also to our current and former Trustees for their support and participation.

A huge thank you to all our attendees, presenters and partners who made the day so special. Your continued support drives our vision: that all disabled people in Scotland have access to quality jobs with good support to achieve success.

14/10/2025

Looking to build and grow your workforce? Join us for the Employment Support Showcase on Friday 14th November at Old Library Coworking, Kirkwall.

Drop in any time between 9am and 3pm to discover free advice, funding opportunities, and expert support from guest speakers including SUSE Scotland, NHS Orkney, Department for Work and Pensions - DWP, and other local partners.

Find out about:

• Employer Recruitment Incentives
• Work experience programmes
• Mental health workplace support
• Disability Confident schemes
• Carved roles and inclusive employment

Refreshments and lunch provided throughout the day.

Register your interest at https://bit.ly/48uYgJ0

08/10/2025

Find out more about from a Fair Work employer!

Join ACS Clothing Ltd and Scottish Government to find out how Fair Work practices are good for business, good for people and good for the economy.

Wed 19th Nov - Part of
Register here: https://ow.ly/i6JY50X8ufw

01/10/2025

Our partners VIAS have produced a wonderful course in Creating Easy Read Documents and right now employers can register free of charge. Follow the link to register your place and take advantage of this amazing course!

Register at https://www.suse.org.uk/what-we-do/current-projects/apt-renfrewshire-training/

Creating Easy Read has never been easier with our training course!

Our Easy Read Basics course is designed to teach you everything you need to know about easy read, information, the law surrounding it, and the many different forms of inclusive information available to you. You will be taking part in an engaging, CPD certified course that will see you creating your own easy read documents, and opening up your organisation to people with and .

Don't let this brilliant opportunity pass you by! Get in touch with us to learn more and register your interest for this course!

https://viascotland.org.uk/

23/09/2025

📢Inclusive Workplaces Week Scotland - Registration is now open!

with a workplace focus, giving you top tips and resources.

What can you expect this year?
✳️Organisational Justice: Fairness in the Workplace
✳️Shifting the dial on Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace
✳️Access to Work for Employers
✳️Social Enterprises: Supportive Workplaces & why they matter
✳️Digital Accessibility and the Law
✳️Fair Work: Practical Advice for Employers
✳️From Awareness to Action: Bipolar at Work
✳️Dementia in the Workplace
✳️How does Supported Employment work for Employers?
✳️Flexible Working Workshop
✳️Neuro-inclusive Workplaces

Register now! Link in comments

19/09/2025

Wonderful to see so many organisations benefitting from our fully-funded session hosted by our partners Values Into Action Scotland. Don't miss out on their October session. Register now by contacting jonathan@susescotland.scot

17/09/2025

Inclusive Workplaces Week is back! 17th - 21st Nov
A week of and bitesize to help employers discover the support available to and retain .

More info coming very soon!

Apt Scotland

[Image description: A collage of four photos with people in different workplaces, on a dark background with the DuoDay, Inclusive Workplaces Week Scotland and SUSE logos.]

10/09/2025

When information is clear and easy to understand, people feel empowered.

They can:

✅Take part and feel like they are a part of the world around them.

✅Make choices based on facts.

✅Know what rights they have.

✅Learn new things and look for new chances.

Together with Values Into Action Scotland and Apt Scotland we're running an Easy Read training session as part of our project.

* It’s important to note that Easy Read doesn’t guarantee understanding—some people may need a different format, like video or audio—but it is a useful way to break down difficult information and make it more inclusive and accessible.

01/09/2025

Did you know?
📢Only 50% of disabled people in Scotland are in employment
✳️SUSE is helping employers change that with Apt Making It Work
✅It’s fully funded and tailored for your business.

Expand your knowledge, gain confidence and create workplaces that are truly inclusive for disabled workers.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/bxT450WLzV1