Learning disability

This resource describes a project undertaken by Iriss and the SCOPE team, part of Perth & Kinross Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP). Iriss and the SCOPE team worked together in 2022 to understand the difference the SCOPE approach is making to the team and those it supports. We captured stories from the SCOPE team members and other partner services about how SCOPE is different, why this matters and the ways in which this is transformational for people with complex needs.

Explores the prevalence of abuse, risk factors, types of abuse and the implications for the social work and social care workforce.

Connects carers to sources of practical help and online information specifically related to Covid-19.

Looks at the relationship between poverty and engagement with transitional support interventions for young people with disabilities.

Explores the relationship between learning disabilities and mental health for young people during the transitional period.

This Outline looks at how providers of leisure activities can improve accessibility and inclusivity for people with disabilities and their carers.

Summarises evidence relating to the effectiveness of women specific interventions in addressing complex needs and the role they may play as preventative strategies in children's services.

Explores evidence around the outcomes of involvement in social enterprises for young people with additional support needs.