Angela is the Deputy Director of the newly established Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory (SLDO). The SLDO was set up to “..robustly underpin health improvement and to address health inequalities..” for people with learning disabilities. Before coming to the SLDO Angela worked at the Scottish Consortium for Learning Disability where she was Head of Policy and Research. Angela has a particular interest in the translation of evidence into policy and practice, which is key to her current role. In her work in this field Angela has been involved in the development and implementation of national learning disability health and social care policy and practice. She has particularly enjoyed the chance to work alongside people with learning disabilities and their families and has become a passionate advocate for inclusive practice.