'Decent' work in social care
Oxfam-UWS and British Academy funded research project on how 'decent' work can contribute to the urgent conversation to get care right.
Published in
on 10 Aug 2020
Additional funding for social care
The social care sector will receive up to £50 million further additional funding to help meet additional costs related to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Published in
on 4 Aug 2020
Digitally supporting users of respite care during COVID-19
Responsive technical help
Connects carers to sources of practical help and online information specifically related to Covid-19.
Published in
on 12 Jun 2020
Covid-19: Stress, anxiety, and social care worker's mental health
ESSS Outline
Provides recent evidence relating to Covid-19, stress, anxiety, and social care worker's mental health.
Published in
on 29 May 2020
Government support for social care workers
Plans for death-in-service cover and enhancements to statutory sick pay.
Published in
on 27 May 2020
Health and social care support
Thousands come forward to help in COVID-19 emergency.
Published in
on 28 Apr 2020
Iriss on....The Buurtzorg model
A short paper on the Buurtzorg model, with insight from Lesley-Anne Exon, Staff Nurse, Forres Neighbourhood Care Team (NHS Grampian).
Published in
on 18 Jan 2020
Fire Starter Festival 2020
An Iriss event to showcase our creative approaches to supporting the social care workforce.
Published in
on 14 Jan 2020
Iriss on...Duty of candour
A short paper on duty of candour in social services, with insight from Jackie Weston, Director of Care at Care Concern Group.
Published in
on 16 Sep 2019
Protecting Scotland's future
Priorities of the Scottish Government for 2019-20 and our work to support them.
Published in
on 5 Sep 2019
