News & Events
New Year, New Ideas with IRISS
Surgeon’s Hall, Edinburgh
Dates throughout early 2010
The Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services (IRISS) is hosting a series of 'What Works' workshops on delivering positive outcomes in the social services.
The workshops are practice driven, with the intention that attendees take home at least one strategy on how to apply research and evidence effectively in their practice.
The events are:
All events take place at the Surgeons' Hall, Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9DW
For further information, or to book a place at any of the workshops, contact amy.oneill@iriss.org.uk
As spaces are limited, you must apply at least two weeks in advance of the workshop(s) you wish to attend providing your name, title, organisation and contact details.
Effective User Involvement - 20th January 2010
User involvement in public service design and management has been widely promoted as a means of improving the quality and responsiveness of services. This workshop examines the role of the user in service planning.
Youth Justice - 5th February 2010
This workshop examines the range of practices and procedures for dealing with young people involved, or at risk of being involved, in offending.
Mental Health and Employment - 17th March 2010
This workshop examines the important role employment plays in both improving and maintaining mental health amongst those who have experienced mental health problems.
Childhood Resilience - 15th April 2010
This workshop examines the ways in which resilience can be successfully promoted in children through an emphasis on the provision of coping tools rather than risk aversion interventions.
Re-ablement - 30th April 2010
Re-ablement is about giving people over the age of 18 years the opportunity to relearn the skills they may have lost as a consequence of poor health, or going into hospital or residential care, and the confidence to develop new skills that will help them to maintain their independence.