Scott Watkin BEM

He/Him
Head of Engagement

Scott took on a national role within the Department of Health in May 2009 as the Co-national Director for Learning Disabilities until June 2011. Scott won the making a difference award at the national learning disabilities awards in July 2017.

Scott Is also represents organisations and professionals on the representative body for Learning Disability England September 2017.

Scott was awarded the British Empire Medal and Name on the New Years Honours List 30th December 2017.

2019 Scott took on the role of Head of engagement at SeeAbility and is now leading a programme of work around the people we support having a bigger voice.

Scott present at The Sony Studios in Kensington around his life story and employing people with learning disabilities and the benefits there in
Scott gives a speech at Buckingham Palace on the importance of having a voice and launches the new SeeAbility strategy.

2023 Scott becomes a member of the NHS Assembly.

I believe everyone should be treated equally and make sure we have an inclusive society

Areas of expertise

Disability Advocacy, Equality, Social Media influencing

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