Resources

This publication intends to provoke a conversation about the power of embracing risk as a natural part of decision making, and the complexity of sharing risk between professionals and people who…

an Iriss guide in six simple steps to using creative storyboarding to bring your story to life

Presents what research tells us about social workers’ communication with children and young people in everyday practice. It also introduces key findings from a UK-wide study of social workers’…

Tools have the potential to transform how we work. Just like the DIY tools many of us keep in a cupboard at home, tools used in interactions between people have the power to save us time.

Draws on the theory and practice of appreciative inquiry, focusing particularly on recent examples from health and social care in Scotland.

A tool that supports practitioners reflect on their views and values when continuing to care for young people who are leaving care.

A tool to prompt conversations about social work and care practitioners experiences.

Co-design tools can be used to enable people to discover other peoples' perspectives, develop and define ideas and deliver those ideas. We sometimes use the Design Council's Double Diamond as one…

A tool for practitioners to explore a vision for the future of care for older people.

A workshop process to introduce care home staff to caring conversations.