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Oct 7, 2020

Lena Dominelli is Professor of Social Work at the University of Stirling and Chair of the IASSW Committee.

Kerry Musselbrook from Iriss had a conversation with her about the new MSc in Disaster Interventions and Humanitarian Aid at University of Stirling, why this matters and what it means for social work. Lena also...


Sep 22, 2020

Passion4Social is a web and graphic design agency which creates sustainable employment opportunities for people with disabilities, or long-term health conditions, which contribute to their feelings of inclusion, health, wellbeing, and quality of life.

Michael McEwan speaks to Thiago Carmo, Marketing Manager and Senior...


Sep 9, 2020

Kibble is a specialist child and youth care charity and social enterprise that empowers young people through care, education and support.

In March of this year we spoke to Dan Johnson, Clinical Director and Forensic Psychologist; and William Howden, a children and young people’s care worker, about the charity's...


Aug 19, 2020

What are the experiences of those with disabilities working on the frontline during Covid-19?

Michael McEwan interviews Scott Kennedy, Lynn Murdoch and David Ross, who speak about how they've continued to provide care and support, despite the challenging circumstances.

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Aug 4, 2020

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? Michael McEwan gets perspectives from Gavin Macleod, Chief Executive of Scottish Disability Sport; and Stephen McGuire, an...