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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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Large scale investigations

An online learning resource

An online learning resource that explains the role of large scale investigations (LSIs) within the context of adult support and protection practices in Scotland.
Published 11 Jul 2022 in Online learning materials

Chief Social Work Officers Annual Report Summary 2020/21

This report provides a summary of the main areas covered in the Chief Social Work Officer Annual Reports, with a particular focus on the pandemic and a general overview of its effects on the social…
Published 30 Jun 2022 in Reports

Working together in adult support and protection

An online learning resource

A resource that will help you support the participation of adults and carers throughout the Adult Support and Protection process.
Published 27 Jun 2022 in Online learning materials

Parental participation at Initial Child Protection Case Conferences

Insight 64

Examines the experiences of parents who attend Child Protection Case Conferences.
Published 6 Jun 2022 in Insights

Care experience and friendship

Insight 63

Draws on research and policy, as well as practice experience to explore friendship, why it matters and how it can be better supported.
Published 26 May 2022 in Insights

Care home research

An introduction for care home staff

A resource for care home staff to develop their understanding of what is involved in research in care homes.
Published 17 May 2022 in Reports

Ethical commissioning in social care

An online course

A course that provides the tools and resources to help apply ethical principles to the planning and purchase of adult social care. 
Published 9 May 2022 in Online learning materials

Psychosocial and family centred therapies for young people with cancer and their families

ESSS Outline

Evidence summary on the recommended approaches for developing alternative therapies to supporting young people with cancer and their families.
Published 31 Mar 2022 in Outlines

Foster carer recruitment

Research on better recruitment for a better fostering experience

Presents a model for organisations to use to recruit foster carers.
Published 10 Mar 2022 in Student research

Addressing the trauma of human trafficking victims in the UK

Insight 62

Discusses the trauma caused by human trafficking victimisation and the principles for effective support for survivors.
Published 1 Mar 2022 in Insights

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