Evidence-informed practice

Navigating evidence: a new project

A new project for this year, which will equip newly qualified practitioners with the skills and confidence to access evidence relevant for practice.

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.

Getting evidence into action

Collection of papers detailing the evidence into action scoping methodology developed through pilots in three health and social care partnerships.

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.

The latest evidence

New Iriss Insights on the topics of adoption and restorative justice that are hot off the press

Community of Enquiry

A guide

An approach that offers space for a group of people to collaboratively explore ideas and ask rich and meaningful questions of each other.

The Right Decision

We're looking forward to launching our new Evidence Search and Summary Service in the coming weeks.

As part of The Right Decision campaign - which aims to raise awareness of the role of the NHS librarian in providing the right evidence, at the right time, to support decision-making in health and social care - two WebEx (online presentations) are being held.  

Both WebEx presentations will bring sector staff up to speed with the specialist librarian services available. They will cover:

Inspirational examples of evidence in action

We're looking to capture and showcase inspirational examples from across the social services sector in Scotland on how the translation of evidence into action is being effectively supported within organisations. This could include structures, processes or supports (such as resources, roles or initiatives) that are in place to implement change using this evidence, and the impact that this has generated.

Plan for prevention - prompt cards

Preventing loneliness and social isolation for older people

Cards that prompt people to think about preventative approaches to maintain and build social and community connections for older people.