Reports, project outcomes, articles and other documents.
Project report
KEY Community Supports operates throughout Scotland to provide support for people with disabilities. KEY had approached Iriss for suggestions about how they might deliver training and advice to its support workers at the point where support is delivered.
Briefing exploring how to achieve a good quality of life for older people with high support needs
Report commissioned by ADSW
Executive summary of report written by Jodie Pennachia
This report uses theoretical, empirical and practice literatures and case studies to reflect on the links between evidence and innovation in the context of Scotland's social services. It bridges two of the core work streams at Iriss; evidence-informed practice and innovation and improvement.
A case study in East Lothian
Iriss worked with East Lothian Council for nine months between October 2012 and July 2013 to help facilitate their Getting it Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) and Child Protection Quality Improvement Sub-group (hereafter known as 'the group'). This was a multi-agency group, consisting of representatives from Children's Wellbeing Social Work, Child Protection, Education, Health, the third sector (specifically Children 1st) and the Police.
An animated guide
The future social services workforce in Scotland 2025
Over the next 10-15 years there are likely to be significant changes both in the numbers requiring access to support and the strategies for responding to this.
How innovation in social services can advance citizenship for all in Scotland
Background and rationale
How technology might affect social care by 2025
Written by Kevin Doughty, Centre for Usable Home Technology.
With thanks to those who attended the workshops for each of the three themes - the other two are Citizenship and Workforce - and contributed to scoping the reports.
