What's new with ESSS?
Latest summaries of evidence published by our Evidence Search and Summary Service.
Published in
on 12 Dec 2019
Improvement learning
A partnership event to raise awareness of improvement learning in Scotland’s social services.
Published in
on 26 Nov 2019
Join us at an evidence café
Attend our evidence café on 3 October in Glasgow on the theme of NQ social workers, supervision and child protection.
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on 5 Sep 2019
Need support finding and using evidence?
The Evidence Search and Summary Service (ESSS) helps you find and use evidence from research, practice and experience to inform practice.
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on 28 Aug 2019
Embrace the evidence, spark real change
Every year we publish at least five Iriss Insights on topics related to social services in Scotland. What's the focus this year?
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on 30 Jul 2019
Navigating evidence
A new project for this year, which will equip newly qualified practitioners with the skills and confidence to access evidence relevant for practice.
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on 8 May 2019
'Finding evidence' online course
A three-week course to support you find evidence for practice. Sign up!
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on 3 Apr 2019
The evidence on social media
Summary which explores what is understood by 'social media', perceived risks of using it, opportunities and future implications for practice.
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on 21 Feb 2019
Getting evidence into action
Collection of papers detailing the evidence into action scoping methodology developed through pilots in three health and social care partnerships.
Published in
on 19 Dec 2018
Using evidence for change
A collection of papers detailing an evidence into action scoping methodology
A collection of papers detailing an evidence into action scoping methodology.
Published in
on 13 Dec 2018