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Research Practice Partnerships in social care

Research Practice Partnerships in social care: Research production or capacity building? This session will explore work carried out within the Creating Care Partnerships study. The purpose of this NIHR funded study was to develop, implement and evaluate an approach called Research Practice…
Published 9 Feb 2026 in Events
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Iriss review of the year 2020/21

Review that summarises our work over a uniquely challenging period, and showcases the difference that we've made to social services in Scotland.
Published 7 Jun 2021 in News
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Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2021

A celebration of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller culture and history.
Published 3 Jun 2021 in News
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Support service for social workers launched

Support service launched in Scotland as survey reveals pandemic has left social workers 'exhausted and seeking professional help'.
Published 2 Jun 2021 in News
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Health and social care workers' mental wellbeing

Contribute to a UK-wide survey on the impact of providing health and social care during Covid-19.
Published 19 May 2021 in News
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Have an idea for an evidence summary?

Want to promote debate, discussion and reflection to inform practice and policy? We're seeking ideas for Insights.
Published 29 Apr 2021 in News
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Newly qualified social workers conference

A conference for final year students and newly qualified social workers.
Published 28 Apr 2021 in News
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What's the role of contextual safeguarding?

Our latest Insight proposes the use of a Contextual Safeguarding Framework to protect young people at risk of harm.
Published 19 Apr 2021 in News
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What Matters to Us conference

A conference for final year HN students in Social Care and Early Years, on the themes of human rights, human dignity and person-centred care.
Published 1 Apr 2021 in News
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Social work leadership during Covid-19

Two reports that provide perspectives on the realities of social work leadership through and beyond the Covid-19 pandemic.
Published 31 Mar 2021 in News
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We're seeking a Resources Manager

Are you organised, like working in teams and have finance and admin experience? If so, then read on..
Published 29 Mar 2021 in News

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