Online learning materials

Web-based learning resources on a range of topics to support the social services workforce. 

Hospital to home

Supporting the transition from hospital to home for older people across Scotland

Hospital illustration
Redesigning the pathway from hospital to home for older people across Scotland.
Published in
Online learning materials
on 23 Apr 2014

Imagining the future

What's next for Scotland's social services? An animated exploration.

Outer space scene with text - yesterday is another world
Animation that explores the technical, medical and cultural forces that will shape the future of care.
Published in
Online learning materials
on 17 Jan 2014

Getting it right

Assessments for BME carers and service users

Chinese man in right room
Learning resource that provides the necessary skills and knowledge to critically examine how the needs of minority ethnic carers and service users are being met.
Published in
Online learning materials
on 16 Apr 2011

Fostering resilience

Promotion of resilience in vulnerable children

Mother and child
Learning resource which introduces a structured approach to the assessment and promotion of resilience in vulnerable children.
Published in
Online learning materials
on 18 Mar 2011

Understanding Resilience

Resilience and the value of protective factors in planning to support vulnerable children

Woman and child in protective embrace
A resource on the concept of 'resilience' and the value of 'protective factors' in planning to support vulnerable children.
Published in
Online learning materials
on 17 Mar 2011

Understanding Attachment Theory

The basic principles of attachment theory

Father lovingly holding young daughter

The objective of this learning object is to enable students to understand the basic principles of attachment theory and its importance for practice. This resource defines attachment, examines the components of attachment theory, patterns of attachment behaviour as well as attachment, abuse and neglect.

Published in
Online learning materials
on 17 Mar 2011

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