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An interview with Calum Glasgow, awarded Student Social Worker of the Year at the SASW Social Work Awards 2019.Calum is currently studying social work at University of Strathclyde and his previous social care experience involves working with
The newly qualified social worker conference titled, Shaping our future: relationships matter, was held on 31 May 2019 in at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. Iona Colvin, Chief Social Work Adviser at Scottish Government, spoke about
Irina McLean, Project Leader with NHS Research Scotland Management Team, is currently leading the development of a Research Governance Framework (RGF)which will meet the needs of Scotland’s Social Care Services employers, staff, and service use
Michael McEwan speaks to Linda Mitchell from the Scottish Commission for Learning Disability (SCLD) about IASSIDD - the World Congress of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, whi
An interview with Jackie Irvine, Chief Social Work Officer and Head of Safer and Stronger Communities in the City of Edinburgh Council.
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Michelle Drumm interviews David Williams, Chief Officer of Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership. David qualified as a social worker in 1988 and worked for two years in Easterhouse and then for seven years in Drumchapel as a social worke
On 11 March 2019, Stuart Muirhead from Iriss hosted a discussion on the duty of candour with representatives from SSSC, CCPS, Care Inspectorate and Care Concern Group.We hear about the Duty of Candour provisions which set out what needs to ha
Driving Miss Daisy is a driving and companion service for anyone who requires transport on a one-off or regular basis.Michael McEwan interviews Ann Overdijking and Christine McIntyre from Driving Miss Daisy to find out more about the service.
An interview with Ben Farrugia, Director of Social Work Scotland.Ben held a variety of policy roles down in London (with a particular interest in education and children’s services). In 2009, he moved up to Scotland to work in the government’s
Dr Charlotte Pearson and Professor Nick Watson speak to Stuart Muirhead from Iriss about their research on self-directed support - and whether it's been the transformational and radical policy that it was set out to be.
Social Security Scotland is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government that is tasked with managing a number of devolved benefits to improve the lives of Scottish people. Michael McEwan spoke to Rachael McKechnie about what Social Securit
The People-led Policy Panel is a group of people who are working together to reform adult social care in Scotland. The initiative is supported by Scottish Government and has been funded until June 2019.Michelle from Iriss has a conversation w
On 8 February 2019, Michelle from Iriss had a conversation with Kate Samuels from Generations Working Together about the work it does to promote and support intergenerational practice, and its annual conference, which will be held on 6 March i
For the launch of Learning Disability Week 2019, Michael McEwan spoke to Libby Clement from Scottish Commission for Learning Disability (SCLD); James Morton, Bake Off finalist; and Jonathan McKinstry, a nominee in the 2018 Learning Disability A
Michael McEwan speaks to Ian Buchanan about Disability Equality Scotland, focusing more specifically on Disability Access Panels.
Michael McEwan speaks to Steven Thomson, Creative Director and CEO of Outspoken Arts, an organisation interested in work which references cutting edge social issues such as creative learning for young and vulnerable people, stories of migration
Co-production week was held from the 19-25 of November and provided an opportunity to learn, discuss and celebrate how co-production puts people and communities at the heart of the support and services they're part of.Michelle from Iriss spo
An interview with Lynn Williams, an unpaid carer and activist providing practical care and support to her husband Derek.Lynn is on the board of Engender, a national woman’s organisation and on the board of her local Carers Centre. She also wo
Michael McEwan interviews Kevin Ditcham, Project Manager for the Year of Young People 2018 and Cameron Smith, one of the Young Ambassadors involved in the year's activities.
On 24 October, Iriss attended Navigating Troubled Waters. Women in social work education in Scotland seminar, where we heard from Emeritus Professor Viv Cree and Dr Mary Mitchell about a study funded by the Carnegie UK Trust, which began with t
An interview with Professor Jennifer Davidson, Executive Director of Inspiring Children’s Futures at the University of Strathclyde, which incorporates the Centre for Excellence for Looked After Children in Scotland (CELCIS).Jennifer’s range
Talking Social Work was an event held on 13 September 2018 to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 - to celebrate, reflect on the journey so far and look to the future. There were a number of guest speakers.Claire
On 18 October 2018, Iriss hosted a discussion about Shared Lives, a community based model of social care, where adults that need support move in with, or regularly visit, an approved Shared Lives carer. This is with the aim of supporting the in
Talking Social Work was an event held on 13 September 2018 to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 - to celebrate, reflect on the journey so far and look to the future. There were a number of guest speakers.Jane M
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