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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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Embracing change

Scottish social services organisations face major challenges over the next 10 years In 2007, the social care costs resulting from alcohol misuse were estimated to be between £114.2 million and £346.…
Published 24 Jun 2011 in Reports

Leading for outcomes: Parental substance misuse

An outcomes-focused approach in the context of parental substance misuse

Leading for outcomes: Parental substance misuse can be used in conjuction with Leading for outcomes, a guide. This guide is part of the Leading for Outcomes series and explores an outcomes-focused…
Published 16 Jun 2011 in Tools

Leading for outcomes: Dementia

Exploring an outcomes-focused approach within the context of dementia

Leading for outcomes: dementia can be used in conjunction with Leading for outcomes: a guide. This guide seeks to explore how staff can be supported to effectively practice an outcomes-focused…
Published 16 Jun 2011 in Tools

Permanence and stability for disabled looked after children

Insight 11

Explores the evidence on the experiences of disabled looked after children in relation to permanence and placement stability in the care system. It examines if there are any particular difficulties…
Published 31 May 2011 in Insights

Attachment-informed practice with looked after children and young people

Insight 10

Examines attachment-informed practice with looked after children and young people. It was completed in partnership with the Looked After Children Strategic Implementation Group.
Published 31 May 2011 in Insights

Intensive supervision, surveillance and monitoring of young people

Insight 9

Highlights evaluations of Intensive Monitoring and Supervision (ISMS) in Scotland and the Intensive Supervision and Surveillance Programme (ISSP) in England and Wales, interventions that include…
Published 27 May 2011 in Insights

Supporting unpaid carers: The benefits of telecare

Insight 8

Explores the benefits of telecare to support unpaid carers.
Published 27 May 2011 in Insights

Improving support for black and minority ethnic (BME) carers

Insight 7

Summarises the evidence on improving support for black and minority ethnic (BME) carers.
Published 27 May 2011 in Insights

Life after stroke: The long-term emotional and psychological needs of stroke survivors and their carers

Insight 6

Focuses on the long-term emotional and psychological needs of stroke survivors and their carers.
Published 27 May 2011 in Insights

Transition to adulthood for young people with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD)

Insight 5

Focuses on the transition to adulthood for young people with autistic spectrum disorder.
Published 27 May 2011 in Insights

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