Interested in using Near Me?
An open call to participate in a project exploring Near Me video consulting in social services.
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on 6 Oct 2020
Evaluating social prescribing
Insight 55
Provides a review of the research methods and approaches used to evaluate UK-based social prescribing interventions in recent years. It gives an overview of how social prescribing has been evaluated, and what can be learned from this.
Published in
on 22 Jun 2020
Online safety and wellbeing of adults at risk of harm
A learning resource
Online learning resource aimed at social services practitioners who would like a short introduction into adults at risk of harm and online safety.
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on 6 May 2020
Final call for nominations!
Final call for nominations for the 2020 Scottish Social Services Awards.
Published in
on 17 Feb 2020
Iriss On...series
A new series of short papers for practitioners and managers on various social services approaches.
Published in
on 14 Nov 2019
Listen up! New look for Iriss.fm podcast
We’ve refreshed and updated Scotland's social services podcast - audio gold on research, projects, people and events related to social work and social care.
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on 15 Jul 2019
Achievements of social services celebrated
The Scottish Social Services Awards 2019 was celebrated on 5 June in Edinburgh.
Published in
on 6 Jun 2019
Come work with us, we're hiring!
We're seeking an Information Specialist and Project Manager (Innovation and Improvement).
Published in
on 22 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
on 29 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.
Published in
on 21 Feb 2019