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180 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -Research, projects and events on topics related to social work and social care.
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MSc in Disaster Interventions and Humanitarian Aid: Lena Dominelli
October 07, 2020 14:00 - 50 minutes - 23.1 MBLena Dominelli is Professor of Social Work at the University of Stirling and Chair of the IASSW Committee. Kerry Musselbrook from Iriss had a conversation with her about the new MSc in Disaster Interventions and Humanitarian Aid at University of Stirling, why this matters and what it means for social work. Lena also shares her hopes for the future of the social work profession. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes.
Passion4Social
September 22, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 9.82 MBPassion4Social is a web and graphic design agency which creates sustainable employment opportunities for people with disabilities, or long-term health conditions, which contribute to their feelings of inclusion, health, wellbeing, and quality of life. Michael McEwan speaks to Thiago Carmo, Marketing Manager and Senior Designer, about the work of the agency. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes.
Trauma-informed practice at Kibble
September 09, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBKibble is a specialist child and youth care charity and social enterprise that empowers young people through care, education and support. In March of this year we spoke to Dan Johnson, Clinical Director and Forensic Psychologist; and William Howden, a children and young people’s care worker, about the charity's trauma-informed model of care and how it makes a difference to the lives of those they support. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes.
Experiences of working on the frontline with a disability
August 19, 2020 11:00 - 17 minutes - 7.97 MBWhat are the experiences of those with disabilities working on the frontline during Covid-19? Michael McEwan interviews Scott Kennedy, Lynn Murdoch and David Ross, who speak about how they've continued to provide care and support, despite the challenging circumstances. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes.
The impact of Covid-19 on disability sports
August 04, 2020 15:00 - 18 minutes - 8.6 MBThe 2020 Paralympic Games were due to be held in Tokyo this year over August and September, but have been rescheduled for 2021. How has this affected the organisations and athletes involved? Michael McEwan gets perspectives from Gavin Macleod, Chief Executive of Scottish Disability Sport; and Stephen McGuire, an athlete for Boccia UK who was due to participate in this year's games. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes.
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller history: Davie Donaldson
July 21, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 20.1 MBJune was Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month which aims aims to celebrate the diverse ways these communities have contributed to life in the UK, as well as amplify their voices in the telling of history and dispel some of the myths to tackle the ongoing prejudice these communities still face. Kerry Musselbrook from Iriss had a conversation with Davie Donaldson, a Scottish Traveller and graduate of Aberdeen University who has an interest in culture and community relations and is the fou...
Clackmannanshire and Stirling HSCP: Covid-19 response
July 07, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBCarolyn Wyllie is Head of Community Health and Care at Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership. On 18 June, we had a conversation with Carolyn about the Partnerships' response to Covid-19 and the interventions put in place to continue care and support in the crisis. This includes detail on the Forth Valley model. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes.
Bill Scott: The impact of Covid-19 on disabled people
June 26, 2020 10:30 - 20 minutes - 9.28 MBBill Scott is Director of Policy at Inclusion Scotland, an organisation that works to achieve positive changes to policy and practice, so that disabled people are fully included throughout all Scottish society as equal citizens. Michael McEwan, spoke to Bill about the results of their Covid-19 evidence survey, which reveals the impact of Covid-19 on disabled people. Please note that this was recorded on 20 April 2020. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Sc...
Leadership in a crisis
June 19, 2020 11:30 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBSue Stockdale works with leaders and organisations to help them achieve exceptional performance. She has an in-depth understanding of motivation and leadership, gleaned from her decades of experience in business, adventure and sport. She offers inspirational presentations, leadership development programmes and coaching. Sue very kindly gave us her time to talk about leadership during the Covid-19 crisis. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality ...
Celia Sweeney: A carer's story
June 12, 2020 10:08 - 21 minutes - 8.72 MBCelia Sweeney cares for her son Paul who has one of the rarest brain diseases in the world. To mark Carer's Week, she very kindly gave us her time to tell us about her situation during the Covid-19 pandemic - the challenges of caring, as well as the opportunities and what she believes needs to happen post-Covid. Please note that this episode describes some events which listeners may find distressing. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by S...
Experiences of unpaid carers during Covid-19
June 09, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBMichael McEwan speaks to three carers: Alex Davis, a full-time carer for her son; Frank McGowan who cares for his older brother; and Liz Carson, who cares for her son. Each person tells us about their experiences of caring in lockdown. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes.
Personal stories of coping in lockdown
June 02, 2020 15:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBHow are those with disabilities coping in lockdown? Michael McEwan speaks to Chris Baird, a national campaigner; Danielle Farrel, founder of Your Options Understood; Wesley Grierson, a campaigner; and Lindsay Kinloch. They give their views on information and support in place, how they are coping and some of the challenges of the pandemic. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes.
Dunblane Nature Kindergarten: Covid-19 response
May 19, 2020 14:00 - 10 minutes - 4.1 MBJenna Henderson, an Early Years Educator at Dunblane Nature Kindergarten tells us about the impact of lockdown on their services and how they’re maintaining relationships with children and families at this time. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes.
Supporting people with disabilities during the Covid-19 crisis
May 11, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBOrganisations that support people with disabilities and long-term conditions will have their own set of particular challenges during the Covid-19 crisis. Michael McEwan speaks to three organisations – Scottish Personal Employers Network (SPAEN), Partners for Inclusion Group and Unity – about the services they provide, the challenges of the current situation and how they're supporting people. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes.
Rashielee Care Home: Covid-19 response
May 05, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 10.1 MBOn 22 April 2020, Michelle from Iriss spoke to Jennifer Carruthers, Deputy manager at Rashielee Care Home in Erskine. Jennifer tells us how both staff and residents are managing in the current circumstances and how they’ve had to change and adapt services to cope in the crisis. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes.
Improving justice in child contact
April 28, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBImproving justice in child contact is a project exploring child contact decisions in families affected by domestic abuse. It is funded by the European Union’s Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (2014-2020). Child contact is understood to be the systems and court processes which decide whether and how a child sees a parent that they are not living with. It is a partnership project across Bulgaria, Cyprus, Portugal, Romania and Scotland. Professor Kay Tisdall from the Childhood an...
Cumbernauld Action for Care of the Elderly: Covid-19 response
April 22, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes - 6.89 MBCumbernauld Action for Care of the Elderly or CACE is an organisation that supports improved wellbeing and quality of life for older people in Cumbernauld. We spoke to Margaret Riley, Chief Executive of CACE about how the organisation is managing in the Coronavirus outbreak. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes.
What if my personal assistants need to self-isolate?
April 14, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes - 6.76 MBDr. Ossie Stuart is an academic researcher and an independent equalities consultant, who has written key works on race, disability and social care. He is a wheelchair user and firmly believes that we are all entitled to fully participate in society and have control over our own destinies. These two ideas have heavily influenced everything he has done, and will do, in his working life. Ossie receives a direct payment and uses it to employ personal assistants. Michelle from Iriss had a conve...
Articulate: adapting to the Coronavirus pandemic
April 07, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 15.4 MBOn 27 March 2020 Iriss spoke to Eona Craig, Chief Executive of Articulate Cultural Trust about its work to support care experienced young people, and how the organisation has managed to continue to deliver services in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. Articulate works with often socially isolated care experienced young people in Scotland, challenging loneliness, supporting connectivity and promoting physical and mental well-being. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dre...
Language in social work
March 18, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes - 20 MBIs use of language something you carefully consider as a social worker? And is language important to social work practice? Sara Hitchin, Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Stirling certainly thinks so and has written an article about it for the Scottish Organisation for Practice Teaching or Scopt. Michelle from Iriss went along to University of Stirling to have a conversation with her about the importance of language and its relationship to social work values. Trans...
Adult social care recruitment campaign
March 10, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 4.53 MB'There’s More to Care than Caring' is a Scottish Government-led adult social care recruitment campaign which was launched in January 2020. It aims to encourage people to take up a career in care. Michelle from Iriss had a conversation with Lorraine Gray, Chief Executive of SSSC, about the purpose of the campaign, the importance of adult social care work and how people can get involved in promoting the campaign. Campaign website: https://caretocare.scot/ Transcript of episode Music C...
Indepen-dance
February 28, 2020 14:00 - 17 minutes - 7.88 MBIndepen-dance creates opportunities for disabled and non-disabled people to enjoy, express and fulfil their potential through dance. Michael McEwan interviews one of the founding members, Karen Anderson, as well as Adam, a dancer involved in the project. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes.
KOR Records
February 11, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 9.43 MBKOR Records is an independent record label that creates music projects for young people with additional support needs and releases their output. Michael McEwan interviews Geraldine Heaney about the work of the record company. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes.
Humans of Scotland
January 22, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBHumans of Scotland is a campaign that highlights the voices of those with long term conditions, disabilities and those who are unpaid carers. Michael McEwan interviews Angela Millar, the campaign lead and two people who share their stories as part of the campaign, Raven Lane and Michael Byrne. Read the Humans of Scotland book. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes.
Freshly Squeezed: Alistair Brown
January 14, 2020 14:00 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MBAn interview with Alistair Brown, National Director of the Scottish Association of Social Work (SASW). Alistair grew up in Falkirk and has been practising in Scotland in statutory roles and as a Mental Health Officer and independent social worker over the last 10 years. Prior to this he practised in and managed youth mental health services in New Zealand for nine years. He has had many voluntary roles at SASW over recent years as a member/practitioner including chair of MHO Forum, Chair...
Michael Byrne: Lived Experience Trauma Support (LETS)
December 10, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBMichael McEwan interviews Michael Byrne, the founder of LETS (Lived Experience Trauma Support) and author of Poems From A Mod: My Journey Through Trauma, Recovery And Survival. Michael was diagnosed with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder based on many traumatic events in his life, including abuse as a child, the murder of his father and surviving the Clutha disaster. In April 2017 he had a devastating breakdown which was complete in late January 2018. Since then he has been in recove...
Get into Care campaign
November 26, 2019 15:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBGet into Care is a recruitment campaign that supports less advantaged young people to work in the care sector. It is a partnership of Crossreach and the Prince's Trust Scotland. Corrine Morrison-Gillies, Head of HR Operations and People Development at Crossreach spoke to Iriss about this award winning programme. Charlene, a young woman involved in the programme also shared the story of how she was supported into work by it. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality...
Include Me 2 Club
November 19, 2019 15:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBInclude Me 2 Club aims to change the face of social care in East Renfrewshire, by taking a person-centred, community asset-based approach. Michael McEwan interviews Paul McIlvaney, the Chair of the project. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes.
Foster carer recruitment
November 12, 2019 14:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBDorothy Neriah is a a PhD student at the University of Edinburgh who is conducting research on rethinking how we understand, evaluate and undertake foster carer recruitment. Michelle from Iriss had a conversation with her about how she came to focus on this topic, current practice in foster carer recruitment, and the benefits of rethinking the approach. Contact Dorothy about her research: [email protected] Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott...
People's experiences of self-directed support in Scotland
November 05, 2019 09:30 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBHannah Tweed from the ALLIANCE and Dianne Theakstone from Self-directed Support Scotland spoke to Iriss about the joint research they are undertaking on user experiences of self-directed support in Scotland. This Scottish Government funded research intends to encourage and develop policy and best practice across the social care landscape. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes.
Ensemble music project
October 29, 2019 09:30 - 20 minutes - 9.56 MBEnsemble is a Loretto Care project that supports young people out of homelessness through song writing and music. On 19 September, Michelle from Iriss travelled to Stirling to speak with Michael Timmons, Community Engagement Lead for the project, and Andrew Sinclair a participant and volunteer. Ensemble received ‘A 'different approach’ award at the Scottish Social Services Awards 2019. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes.
The Life I Want
October 25, 2019 12:00 - 17 minutes - 8.07 MBThe Life I Want is a partnership project in Greater Glasgow and Clyde that includes people with disabilities in the design of services. Michael McEwan speaks to Donna-Marie Speir, the co-ordinator of the project. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes.
Careers in Care: Social work
October 22, 2019 09:00 - 18 minutes - 8.37 MBOn 16 September 2019, Iriss attended the launch of the SSSC's Careers in Care website which was created to highlight the wide variety of career opportunities available in the sector. The resource demonstrates how people can build a career working with children and young people, in social services and healthcare settings, or as a social worker. We spoke to social services practitioners who shared their career stories for use on the website. In this final episode of three, we hear from ...
Careers in Care: Adult social care
October 15, 2019 09:00 - 11 minutes - 5.43 MBOn 16 September 2019, Iriss attended the launch of the SSSC's Careers in Care website which was created to highlight the wide variety of career opportunities available in the sector. The resource demonstrates how people can build a career working with children and young people, in social services and healthcare settings, or as a social worker. We spoke to social services practitioners who shared their career stories for use on the website. In this second episode of three, Sarah, Gillia...
Careers in Care: Residential care
October 08, 2019 08:30 - 20 minutes - 9.56 MBOn 16 September 2019, Iriss attended the launch of the Scottish Social Services Council's (SSSC) Careers in Care website which was created to highlight the wide variety of career opportunities available in the sector. The resource demonstrates how people can build a career working with children and young people, in social services and healthcare settings, or as a social worker. We spoke to social services practitioners who shared their career stories for use on the website. In this fir...
Freshly Squeezed: Peter Macleod
October 01, 2019 07:24 - 13 minutes - 6.17 MBAn interview with Peter Macleod, Chief Executive of the Care Inspectorate and Chair of Iriss. Peter graduated from Robert Gordon University with a degree in social sciences and a qualification in social work and began a career as a social worker in Glasgow in 1987. In 1996 he joined Renfrewshire council as an area manager, responsible for adult, children’s and criminal justice social work, and in early 2007 was appointed head of children’s services and criminal justice for social work an...
Gig Buddies
September 23, 2019 13:40 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBGig Buddies is a project that matches people with a learning disability with a volunteer who shares similar interests to engage in nightlife activities together. Michael McEwan interviews the Scotland project manager, Samuel Maggs and also speaks to a user of the service, Kerry Ferguson. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes.
Freshly Squeezed: Viv Clelland
September 17, 2019 07:49 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBAn interview with Viv Clelland, winner of the ’The untold story’ award at the Scottish Social Services Awards 2019. She is a support worker for looked after young people and families in East Ayrshire. Viv lived in a Kilmarnock children’s home from the age of 11 years until she was 17. She began her career doing a bit of everything: cleaning, working in bars, as well as volunteering for a horse riding school for disabled young people. In 2000, she became a volunteer parent coach with Kil...
People First
August 20, 2019 16:00 - 8 minutes - 4.16 MBPeople First is an organisation run by and for people with learning disabilities. Michael McEwan speaks to Rosie Smith, one of the members, who tells him about the work of the organisation. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes.
Freshly Squeezed: Kathryn Lindsay
August 06, 2019 08:48 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBMichelle Drumm interviews Kathryn Lindsay, who is the Director of Children, Families and Justice / Chief Social Work Officer for Angus Council. She is also the President of Social Work Scotland. Since qualifying as a social worker in 2000, Kathryn worked as a practitioner across Angus and Dundee City Council justice services and in residential services at Rossie Young People’s Trust. She held senior posts in Dundee City and Angus Council in both Children’s and Justice Services before becom...
Influencing practice: relationships matter
July 29, 2019 09:05 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBThe 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. Jackie Irvine, Chief Social Work Officer at Edinburgh City Council and past President of social work Scotland, takes some time to reflect on how the practice environment in which social work operates has changed. She provides advice on making the most of relationships at work, as well as self-care strategies. Transcript of...
Freshly Squeezed: Lorraine Ward
July 23, 2019 08:41 - 19 minutes - 8.87 MBMichelle from Iriss interviews Lorraine Ward, a social worker who has worked with the children and families social work department in Glasgow for over 25 years and was awarded for Best Practice in Equality & Diversity at the SASW Awards 2019. Lorraine started work within the Asylum and Roma team of Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership in February 2017 and initiated the peer mentoring programme - New Young Peers Scotland - for unaccompanied asylum seeking young people soon af...
Youth justice through the ages
July 18, 2019 08:28 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBThe Centre for Youth and Criminal Justice (CYCJ) annual conference was held on 19 and 20 June 2019 in Stirling, with the theme 'Youth Justice Through the Ages'. Michelle from Iriss spoke to some of speakers on the first day of the conference. These included Fiona Dyer, Interim Director at CYCJ; Bruce Adamson, Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People; the Right Hon. Lady Dorrian, Lord Justice Clerk; Dr Tim Bateman, University of Bedfordshire; Rosie Moore, Independent Care Revie...
Freshly Squeezed: Calum Glasgow
July 08, 2019 11:10 - 12 minutes - 5.68 MBMichelle Drumm interviews Calum Glasgow. Calum is currently studying social work at the University of Strathclyde and received an award for Student Social Worker of the Year at the SASW Social Work Awards 2019. Calum's placement was with the British Red Cross, based in their psychosocial team, which provides holistic support for refugees and asylum seekers. The work ranged from completing initial assessments, providing emotional support, accompanying people to legal (and other) appointment...
Influencing policy: relationships matter
June 24, 2019 14:17 - 21 minutes - 9.83 MBThe 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 the importance of relationships at strategic level, within and across government, and how the role of social work has changed to be located within organisational partnerships with the aim of delivering more seamless services for people. She also tal...
Research governance in social care
June 07, 2019 16:00 - 20 minutes - 9.23 MBIrina 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 users and their families. The Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014 sets the context for the integration of adult health and social care within Scotland. Underpinning the introduction of the Act was a commitment to ensure the consistent pro...
IASSIDD 2019 conference
May 28, 2019 16:00 - 16 minutes - 7.46 MBMichael 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, which is being held in Glasgow on 6-9 August, 2019. IASSIDD Congresses are the leading international research and practice meetings in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Congress theme is Future4All. Transcript of episode...
Freshly Squeezed: Jackie Irvine
May 07, 2019 16:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBMichelle Drumm interviews Jackie Irvine, Chief Social Work Officer and Head of Safer and Stronger Communities in the City of Edinburgh Council. Jackie was appointed as the President of Social Work Scotland in May 2018 and her tenure as president comes to an end in May 2019. However, as Past President Jackie will stay on as a key member of the Executive Group at Social Work Scotland. Jackie’s previous positions were predominantly in children’s services, but not exclusively, as she has been ...
Waterbaby Arts
April 30, 2019 16:00 - 18 minutes - 8.46 MBMichael McEwan, our roving reporter on disability issues, chats to Ruth Foster, a tutor at Waterbaby Arts and two of the dancers involved in the Dirty Feet programme, Sandy and Maureen Graham. We hear about the work of Waterbaby Arts and the experiences of Sandy and Maureen. Transcript of episode Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes
Freshly Squeezed: David Williams
April 11, 2019 16:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBOn World Social Work Day, 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 worker and senior social worker. He subsequently held various roles in charities over the years and was appointed formally to the chief officer position by Glasgow City Integration Joint Board at its first meeting on 8 February 2...