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Mindfulness in social work education and practice

Provides students and practitioners with the opportunity to critically assess the value of mindfulness as a way of attending to wellbeing in their professional and personal lives.
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Iriss on... Self-care in health and social care

A short paper on self-care in health and social care, with insight from a children and families social worker at North Ayrshire Council.
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Evaluating social prescribing

Provides a review of the research methods and approaches used to evaluate UK-based social prescribing interventions in recent years. It gives an overview of how social prescribing has been evaluated, and what can be learned from this.
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Iriss on...Social isolation and technology

A short paper on social isolation and technology with insights from Nessa Barry (NHS National Services Scotland) about the impact of Covid-19 on this topic.
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Attachment theory in practice

Learning resource written by Sally Wassell, which explores the evolving meaning and application of attachment.

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4 Aug 2020

The impact of Covid-19 on disability sports

The 2020 Paralympic Games were due to be held in Tokyo this year over August and September, but have been rescheduled for 2021.   How has this affected the organisations and athletes involved?…
21 Jul 2020

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller history: Davie Donaldson

June was Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month which aims aims to celebrate the diverse ways these communities have contributed to life in the UK, as well as amplify their voices in the telling of…
7 Jul 2020

Clackmannanshire and Stirling HSCP: Covid-19 response

Carolyn Wyllie is Head of Community Health and Care at Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership. On 18 June, we had a conversation with Carolyn about the Partnerships'…
26 Jun 2020

Bill Scott: The impact of Covid-19 on disabled people

Bill Scott is Director of Policy at Inclusion Scotland, an organisation that works to achieve positive changes to policy and practice, so that disabled people are fully included throughout all…

Iriss resources

Perinatal and addiction mental health support

ESSS Outline
Evidence focused on clinical trials and studies which evaluate the effectiveness of certain support methods.
Published in ESSS Outlines on 24 Jul 2020

Reducing the overcriminalisation of care-experienced young people in Scotland

Towards a model of best practice
Student research which explores how care-experienced people are disproportionately criminalised and over-represented in justice systems across Scotland, the UK and internationally.
Published in Student research on 23 Jul 2020

Covid-19, low incomes and poverty

ESSS Outline
Evidence summary that provides an overview of recent evidence relating to Covid-19 and how it affects those on low incomes and in poverty.
Published in ESSS Outlines on 14 Jul 2020

Mindfulness in social work education and practice

Insight 56
Provides students and practitioners with the opportunity to critically assess the value of mindfulness as a way of attending to wellbeing in their professional and personal lives.
Published in Insights on 8 Jul 2020

Iriss On...A chance to redesign the homelessness system

A short paper on redesigning the homelessness system in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, with insights from Dr Lígia Teixeira, Chief Executive of the Centre for Homelessness Impact.
Published in Iriss on… on 8 Jul 2020

Evaluating social prescribing

Insight 55
Provides a review of the research methods and approaches used to evaluate UK-based social prescribing interventions in recent years. It gives an overview of how social prescribing has been evaluated…
Published in Insights on 22 Jun 2020

Using evidence for change: domestic abuse

Four papers focused on supporting multi-agency communication in working with domestic abuse in families with children.
Published in Reports on 17 Jun 2020

Tips for successful remote working

Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Tips and practical advice that provides assistance in the continued transition.
Published in Reports on 15 Jun 2020

Digitally supporting users of respite care during COVID-19

Responsive technical help
Connects carers to sources of practical help and online information specifically related to Covid-19.
Published in Reports on 12 Jun 2020

Iriss on...Social isolation and technology

A short paper on social isolation and technology with insights from Nessa Barry (NHS National Services Scotland) about the impact of Covid-19 on this topic.
Published in Iriss on… on 10 Jun 2020

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