Weaving innovation and evidence together
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Question your current thinking on evidence and innovation, and reflect upon how you might use both to improve practice.
Published in
on 22 Apr 2014
The Hub
The Care Inspectorate, the independent scrutiny and improvement body for care services in Scotland, has launched The Hub, a website that provides access to resources aimed at supporting improvement in social services and social care through the use and sharing of intelligence and research-led practice. A fully accessible website, the content is provided in three categories: knowledge, innovation and improvement.
Published in
on 24 Mar 2014
Exploring the relationships between evidence and innovation in the context of Scotland’s social services
Executive summary of report written by Jodie Pennachia
Executive summary
This report uses theoretical, empirical and practice literatures and case studies to reflect on the links between evidence and innovation in the context of Scotland's social services. It bridges two of the core work streams at Iriss; evidence-informed practice and innovation and improvement.
Published in
on 28 Nov 2013
Self-directed support: a voyage of discovery
Evidence explorers project report
At times of change and uncertainty, evidence becomes very important to build confidence about how to put policy into practice. Although some relevant evidence exists, as it becomes the mainstream mechanism fordelivering social care, self-directed support (SDS) will bring significant new challenges and evidence needs.
Published in
on 1 May 2013
Self-directed support (SDS): Preparing for delivery
Insight 18
Considers what can be learned from existing research on self-directed support, related initiatives and experience elsewhere.
Published in
on 27 Nov 2012
Improving research use in the third sector: project report
Improving research use in the third sector
This project report details the process and findings of a project to improve research use in the third sector undertaken between July 2011 - July 2012, funded by the ESRC (RES-173-27-0231).The project involved undertaking an audit of research use prior to the project, undertaking a range of activities aimed at improving research use across the organisation and evaluating the impact of these different activities.
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on 19 Nov 2012
Pre-project research use at Apex Scotland
Improving research use in the third sector
This report details the use of research across Apex Scotland and identifies ideas about where improvements can be made. This report represents a baseline picture of research use at the beginning of a project, funded by Apex Scotland and the ESRC.
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on 19 Nov 2012
Lessons learnt summary - improving use of research in the third sector: a journey with Apex Scotland
Improving research use in the third sector
This summary describes the findings from a project to improve research use in Apex Scotland, and to share the learning with others. There are specific reflections likely to be of interest for other third sector organisations and for academics. Further details about this project, including a report about the project, can be found on the Improving research use in the third sector: Project report.
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on 19 Nov 2012
Apex Scotland's response to improving research use project
Improving research use in the third sector
Response by Apex Scotland to the suggestions generated through the Improving research use in the third sector project.
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on 19 Nov 2012
Improving use of research in the third sector: A journey with Apex Scotland
Improving research use in the third sector
Apex Scotland is a third sector organisation working throughout Scotland to improve the lives of people who have offended or are at risk of offending. It is involved in a range of interventions: from developing employment skills, running a school inclusion unit, and providing drug and alcohol treatment and support.
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on 19 Nov 2012
