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Journeys back into work

A series of case studies on the subject of supported employment

The inequality between disabled people's employment rates and those of the general population is stark. Despite improved legislation and various employability initiatives to tackle the disparity,…

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Examines the research and literature about self-harm and suicide among children in care and care leavers.

Journeys back into work: Lyndsay Scott

Journeys back into work

Lyndsay Scott has a visual impairment which proved a barrier to finding employment. With support from RNIB she was able develop the skills necessary to work in cafe and subsequently become a manager…

Journeys back into work: Julie Pert

Journeys back into work

Julie Pert has systematic lupus erthymatosis. After being made redundant she found it very difficult to find employment until Cornerstone helped her secure a job as a catering assistant in a care…

Journeys back into work: Elizabeth Marr

Journeys back into work

Elizabeth Marr had severe depression until SAMH supported her into working with people with mental health problems. One of a series of videos on the subject of supported employment, made by Iriss in…

Journeys back into work: Victoria Burns

Journeys back into work

Victoria Burns has cerebral palsy. Fraktul, a web design and marketing company, found helpful advice and support from Capability Scotland on making adaptations to the workplace to support Victoria.…
One of a series of videos on the subject of supported employment, made by Iriss in partnership with SUSE (Scottish Union of Supported Employment). For more information on this subject, please see…

WITTY (What's Important To You?)

Create your own personalised map of what is important in your life to help promote well-being

A free iPad app which enables people to visually map positive assets and factors they have and can better engage with in day to day life.
Infopics provide visualised information to support social services in Scotland and have been designed as companion documents to Iriss Insights. Infopics highlight and interpret the data behind key…