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AI generated image - mass landscape of computers generating content in the sky

Generative AI, critical thinking and social work practice

This Insight provides some introductory information on AI and its use in social work contexts, and explores the limited literature in this area while presenting research on the impact of AI on critical thinking and professional curiosity.
Published 12 Jan 2026 in Insights

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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 12 Jun 2020 in Reports

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 10 Jun 2020 in Iriss on…

Migrant integration in Scotland: challenges and opportunities

Insight 54

Explores the development of migrant integration strategies and services in Scotland.
Published 4 Jun 2020 in Insights

Children in care and their use of mobile devices and the internet for contact

Insight 53

Examines the growing body of evidence that points to known categories of risk around internet usage by children and young people in care.
Published 3 Jun 2020 in Insights

Covid-19: Stress, anxiety, and social care worker's mental health

ESSS Outline

Provides recent evidence relating to Covid-19, stress, anxiety, and social care worker's mental health.
Published 29 May 2020 in Outlines

Attachment theory in practice

Explores the evolving meaning and application of this concept

Learning resource written by Sally Wassell, which explores the evolving meaning and application of attachment.
Published 20 May 2020 in Online learning materials

Service response to domestic abuse during COVID-19

ESSS Outline

Evidence on developing guidelines and recommendations that organisations are producing with regards to domestic abuse and COVID-19.
Published 11 May 2020 in Outlines

Online safety and wellbeing of adults at risk of harm

A learning resource

Learning resource that provides a short introduction to the perceived risks, forms of abuse, themes of harassment, how the risks can be reduced, and prompts for practitioners.
Published 6 May 2020 in Online learning materials

Difficult conversations during COVID-19

ESSS Outline

Examines the developing evidence with specific consideration to conversations around end-of-life care and talking to children.
Published 24 Apr 2020 in Outlines

COVID-19, social isolation and loneliness

ESSS Outline

An evidence summary that provides an overview of recent evidence.
Published 22 Apr 2020 in Outlines

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