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

Recording practice with East Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership - project report part 3

Project evaluation
Part three brings together the learning of the project.
Published in Reports on 10 Apr 2020

Digital inclusion, exclusion and participation

ESSS Outline
An evidence summary that provides an overview of evidence relating to digital inclusion, exclusion and participation.
Published in ESSS Outlines on 9 Apr 2020

Finding evidence online

An online learning resource
This learning resource is for people working in social services who are looking to develop their skills in finding and using evidence.
Published in Multimedia learning materials on 31 Mar 2020

Iriss on... Self-care in health and social care

A short paper on self-care in health and social care, with insight from a children and families social worker at North Ayrshire Council.
Published in Iriss on… on 27 Mar 2020

Impact of intergenerational activities on older people

ESSS Outline
Evidence summary that addresses the impact of intergenerational activities on older participants.
Published in ESSS Outlines on 26 Mar 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) sector resources

National and international resources for social services practitioners
National and international resources for social services practitioners.
Published in Tools on 24 Mar 2020

Adolescent to parent violence and abuse

ESSS Outline
An evidence summary that provides an overview of evidence relating to adolescent to parent violence and abuse (APVA).
Published in ESSS Outlines on 11 Mar 2020

Language and service provision surrounding abuse in Scotland

ESSS Outline
Evidence outline that seeks to understand how we talk about abuse from a service perspective and what are the current gaps in provision.
Published in ESSS Outlines on 10 Mar 2020

Social work with unaccompanied asylum seeking children in Scotland

Insight 51
Details the immigration status of children and young people, the legislative and policy framework, the number of unaccompanied children and young people, and lessons for social work policy and…
Published in Insights on 17 Feb 2020

Navigating evidence

A tool to support evidence use in practice
A tool that aims to equip newly qualified social workers with the skills and confidence to use evidence in practice.
Published in Tools on 4 Feb 2020

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