Resources

SDS Maze

Self-directed support: ten years on

A summary of the evidence from policy and scrutiny activity, and recommendations for the future direction of SDS policy and practice.
Child in woods

Child protection in the 21st century: a role for contextual safeguarding

Considers some of the challenges posed to child protection processes in Scotland as a result of the evolving range of risks and harm which children and young people face in the 21st century.
Person holding baby

Attachment theory in practice

Learning resource written by Sally Wassell, which explores the evolving meaning and application of attachment.
Older couple embracing

Dementia: attachment matters

Explores the relevance of attachment to our understanding of dementia and its impact on people and their family carers.
writing

Writing analysis in social care

A course that provides a practical framework for supporting the writing of analysis in social care records, and is relevant to those working in social work and social care.

Latest from the Iriss.fm podcast

7 Jun 2021

Care Inspectorate: use of digital devices in care homes

Near Me in Social Services is a project Iriss has been leading in partnership with the NHS Near Me team and the Scottish Government Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Programme over Autumn/Winter 2020/…
31 May 2021

Near Me in social services: keeping the QI conversation going

Near Me in Social Services is a project Iriss has been leading in partnership with the NHS Near Me team and the Scottish Government Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Programme. The project is producing…
26 May 2021

Adults with learning disabilities: economic outcomes

The Fraser of Allander Institute is undertaking a year-long research project examining the relationship between people with learning disabilities in Scotland and economic outcomes for them and…
6 May 2021

Stay Up Late

Going out to see bands, clubbing, or seeing friends is part of everyday life for lots of people. However, if you have a learning disability you may need support to do this.  Stay Up Late is a…

Iriss resources

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

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 in Iriss on… on 10 Jun 2020

Migrant integration in Scotland: challenges and opportunities

Insight 54
Explores the development of migrant integration strategies and services in Scotland.
Published in Insights on 4 Jun 2020

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 in Insights on 3 Jun 2020

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