Resources

networking

Working together apart

A course for partnership or group projects where participants can’t physically be together.
Image of a hooded young person in a handcuff by Alexas_Fotos from Pixabay

Reducing the overcriminalisation of care-experienced young people in Scotland

Student research which explores how care-experienced people are disproportionately criminalised and over-represented in justice systems across Scotland, the UK and internationally.
Person holding baby

Attachment theory in practice

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

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.
Abstract illustration

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.

Latest from the Iriss.fm podcast

9 Sep 2020

Trauma-informed practice at Kibble

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…
19 Aug 2020

Experiences of working on the frontline with a disability

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…
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…

Iriss resources

Working together apart

A course for partnership or group projects where participants can’t physically be together
A course for partnership or group projects where participants can’t physically be together.
Published in Multimedia learning materials on 7 Sep 2020

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

© 2006–2020 Iriss, all rights reserved.
The Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services (Iriss) is a charitable company limited by guarantee.
Registered in Scotland: No 313740. Scottish Charity No: SC037882. Registered Office: Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street, Glasgow, G1 1UZ.