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Hoarding Disorder: Towards a unified approach beyond disciplines

This Insight explores how transdisciplinary collaboration across health, social work, social care, housing, environmental health, emergency services, third sector support and other related professionals can transform practice and reduce low-value interventions for people with hoarding disorder…
Published 19 Jan 2026 in Insights

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Iriss on...Transformational change

A short paper that defines transformational change, with insight from Alexandra Clarke, Senior Service Designer at the Health and Social Care Improvement Hub (ihub).
Published 18 Nov 2019 in Iriss on…

Iriss on...Safe and Together approach

A short paper on the Safe and Together approach to tackling domestic abuse with insight from Andrea Davidson, Team Leader in a Children’s Social Work Practice Team.
Published 16 Oct 2019 in Iriss on…

Iriss on...Duty of candour

A short paper on duty of candour in social services, with insight from Jackie Weston, Director of Care at Care Concern Group.
Published 16 Sep 2019 in Iriss on…

Stories of everyday leadership

Four stories from the emerging workforce

Four stories that beautifully illustrate what everyday leadership looks like from the frontline - and the difference it can make to the lives of people that are supported.
Published 9 Sep 2019 in Case studies

Iriss on… Recording practice in social work

A short paper on recording practice in social work, with insight from Sharon Laing, Service Manager Corporate Parenting, East Ayrshire Council.
Published 9 Aug 2019 in Iriss on…

Social pedagogy and its relevance for Scottish social welfare

Insight 49

Social pedagogy chimes with Kilbrandon’s conception of social education, but also offers a suggestive framework within which to locate current policies.
Published 5 Jun 2019 in Insights

Bridging the Standards with practice

Exploring Scotland’s Health and Social Care Standards

A summary of the work of Iriss and partners in the implementation of the health and social care standards.
Published 22 May 2019 in Reports

Managing high-risk sex offenders: messages for practice

Insight 48

Outlines research to support practitioners working with high-risk offenders. It draws on relevant literature to inform understanding of: persons who commit sexually abusive behaviours; approaches to…
Published 7 May 2019 in Insights

Healing environments for children who have experienced trauma

ESSS Outline

This evidence summary reports on the elements thought to contribute to a healing environment for children who have experienced trauma.
Published 6 May 2019 in Outlines

Iriss review of the year 2018/19

Summary of our work across 2018–19, highlighting the difference we've made to social services in Scotland.
Published 1 May 2019 in Annual reviews

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