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Professional curiosity in public protection

Iriss’s Professional Curiosity project has been seeking to develop a deeper understanding of this topic and its implications for the Public Protection workforce in Scotland. This report brings together both the literature review and findings from the discussion sessions that were core to the…
Published 20 Mar 2026 in Reports

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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 8 Jul 2020 in Insights

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 8 Jul 2020 in Iriss on…

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 22 Jun 2020 in Insights

Using evidence for change: domestic abuse

Working with domestic abuse in families with children

Four papers focused on supporting multi-agency communication in working with domestic abuse in families with children.
Published 17 Jun 2020 in Reports

Tips for successful remote working

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Tips and practical advice that provides assistance in the continued transition.
Published 15 Jun 2020 in Reports

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

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