eSAY: Adults with Learning Disabilities Known to Scottish Local Authorities

Scottish local authorities collect national data on the number of people with learning disabilities and the services they use. The data is designated as Official Statistics and is produced by the Scottish Consortium for Learning Disability. The dataset was last updated on 2026-07-08.

Use Cases

• Analyze service utilization patterns based on the national data collection mentioned in the description
• Estimate the prevalence of learning disabilities among adults based on the count of people known to authorities
• Assess regional variations in social care provision across Scottish local authorities
• Monitor trends in the population of adults with learning disabilities over time

Strengths

• Data is designated as Official Statistics, suggesting a formal collection process.
• The dataset has a specific geographic scope covering all Scottish local authorities.
• It was last updated on 2026-07-08, indicating recent maintenance.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

Scottish Consortium for Learning Disability

Collection Method

National data collection from Scottish local authorities.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-07-08 13:31:05.934631

Geography

Scotland