Current Projects

We deliver regular learning and development projects which try out new approaches to improve services for disabled people. These are delivered in partnership with member organisations who typically carry out the face to face activities with employers and jobseekers with SUSE taking a co-ordinating, management and reporting role.

This is a critical time for our sector during a time of significant economic uncertainty. The action plan to tackle the Disability Employment Gap in Scotland (at present only 50% of disabled people are working, compared to 82% of their non-disabled peers) was launched by the Scottish Government in December 2018. This is now being updated with a new plan expected later in 2022, to build on what has been achieved and set new goals and targets. SUSE is the lead partner in the Apt Disability Employment Gap Public Social Partnership (PSP) which has been commissioned by the Scottish Government. A PSP is a strategic partnering arrangement which gives the third sector the opportunity to design future public services by trying and piloting new ideas and approaches. Find out more about Apt here.

There is also the ongoing roll out of the No One Left Behind agenda and the Scottish Government’s review of Supported Employment was published in September 2022. These developments will have a great influence on our activities in the coming years and the work we prioritise with our members and stakeholders.