Innovations in Dementia (CIC) was commissioned by the College of Social Work to talk to people with dementia and their carers as part of their ongoing consultation about the purpose

A review of literature and datasets on ethnicity and poverty in Scotland. This study reviews literature and datasets to establish the main patterns, themes and issues from research on ethnicity

In June 2010, the Scottish Government launched Scotland’s National Dementia Strategy. NHS Education for Scotland ( NES) and the Scottish Social Services Council ( SSSC) then developed Promoting Excellence: A

Disabled young people with degenerative conditions and their parents face many service-related decisions. Previous research has typically focused on professionals’ work with these families during choice-making situations. This study shifted

The report reviewes available data on the characteristics of immigrants to, and emigrants from Scotland, and on migrant decision making and intentions.

People with dementia retain the same rights as anyone else in society but the nature of their illness means that they often have great difficulty in protecting their own rights.There

Extending choice to users of publicly-funded services is central to current policies. New opportunities for choice have been introduced in social care and personal budgets are being piloted for some

Local authorities provide a wide range of services for children, the elderly and other client groups through their social services departments.

A new campaign, WordsMatter has been set up to establish a systematic process for encouraging people to praise good, and criticise poor reporting on mental health issues. It comprises a