Learning disabilities: Coming Home Strategic Oversight Group
Overview
This group was established in 2026 following publication of the Coming Home action plan.
The plan was developed by the Scottish Government and COSLA to help address delayed discharges, inappropriate out-of-area placements, and improve community support for people with learning disabilities and complex support needs.
The group will support and oversee delivery of the action plan. Its role is to champion the Coming Home agenda; consider strategic issues arising from delivery and provide support, advice and constructive challenge on progress.
The group reports on delivery of the programme to Scottish ministers and COSLA through bi-annual governance meetings and will meet quarterly.
Related groups
Members
Membership includes
- Scottish Government and COSLA representatives
- SOLACE
- National Social Work Agency
- Social Work Scotland
- integration authorities
- NHS Scotland
- Association of Local Authority Chief Housing Officers (ALACHO)
- Independent Living Fund Scotland
- Lived Experience Hub
- Coalition of Care and Support Providers (CCPS)
- Scottish Care
Advisory attendees
- Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC)
- Care Inspectorate
- Mental Welfare Commission (MWC)
- National Care Service (NCS) Advisory Board
Publications
Coming Home training guidance
Coming Home housing options (pdf)
Coming Home newsletter and easy read version