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

Social pedagogy and its relevance for Scottish social welfare

Insight 49
Social pedagogy chimes with Kilbrandon’s conception of social education, but also offers a suggestive framework within which to locate current policies.
Published in Insights on 5 Jun 2019

Bridging the Standards with practice

Exploring Scotland’s Health and Social Care Standards
A summary of the work of Iriss and partners in the implementation of the health and social care standards.
Published in Reports on 22 May 2019

Managing high-risk sex offenders: messages for practice

Insight 48
Outlines research to support practitioners working with high-risk offenders. It draws on relevant literature to inform understanding of: persons who commit sexually abusive behaviours; approaches to…
Published in Insights on 7 May 2019

Healing environments for children who have experienced trauma

ESSS Outline
This evidence summary reports on the elements thought to contribute to a healing environment for children who have experienced trauma.
Published in ESSS Outlines on 6 May 2019

Schools, safeguarding and early intervention

ESSS Outline
This evidence summary looks at how schools can support early intervention to prevent children and young people from entering care.
Published in ESSS Outlines on 29 Apr 2019

Recording practice and accessing records

Scoping review
A summary of findings from an initial scoping review addressing how practice is recorded within social work in Scotland.
Published in Reports on 25 Apr 2019

Rural social work in Scotland

Insight 47
Explores the particularities of the rural context, the policy framework, and goes on to describe approaches that can be used to help social workers living and working in rural Scotland.
Published in Insights on 9 Apr 2019

Newly qualified social workers, supervision and child protection

ESSS Outline
Explores how newly qualified social workers can be supported in their first year, with a focus on effective supervision.
Published in ESSS Outlines on 8 Apr 2019

Social media and social service workers

Insight 46
Explores what is understood by 'social media', perceived risks of using it, opportunities, relationship to workforce wellbeing and future implications for practice.
Published in Insights on 21 Feb 2019

Participation: its impact on services and the people who use them

Insight 45
Examines the impact that participatory approaches have on health, wellbeing and efficiency outcomes; highlighting implications for practice.
Published in Insights on 31 Jan 2019

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