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Angela Morgan, Chief Executive of Includem, shares her experience and lessons in leading a small, innovative organisation through difficult economic times and changes while remaining true to its core purpose and vision.

June Findlater, South Lanarkshire Council, describes the journey towards embedding the outcomes-focussed approach as advocated by Talking Points in East Renfrewshire and South Lanarkshire Councils.

Henry Simmons, Chief Executive of Alzheimer Scotland, explores culture change in relation to self-directed support. He talks about the need for a clear vision based on the principles of human rights as a driver for successful change.

Michelle Drumm (IRISS) talks about her Insight on the evidence around culture change in the public sector, viewed through the lens of the Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) Highland Pathfinder

Alison Petch, Director of IRISS, discusses the change in culture needed for the successful integration of health and social care, what supports this and some of the remaining challenges.

Ian Watson, Programme Manager at IRISS, speaks about IRISS.FM, internet radio for Scotland's social services. He also speaks about access to social media in the workplace.

In this short presentation, Ronnie Black the IRISS champion at Crossreach, talks about how he has benefited from being a champion.

Sian Lockwood, Chief Executive of Community Catalysts talks about harnessing community capacity and micro-enterprise.

Eddie talks about how Aspire Scotland has adapted IRISS's Leading for outcomes: children and young people guide as part of their online training for staff.

Alison Petch, Director at IRISS, talks about the origins and implementation of the Talking Points programme, an approach that focuses on assessing the outcomes important to the individual. This was part of a wider presentation on 'scaling out', from piloting to embedding, delivered with Lisa Pattoni who talked about the work IRISS has been doing with East Dunbartonshire Council on an asset based approach for positive mental health and wellbeing.

This presentation describes the findings of a study into unpaid carers’ experiences of short breaks from caring. The study explored, from the carers’ perspective, the benefits of short breaks (provided by formal services and family and friends), good practice in planning and provision, and areas for improvement. IRISS, Shared Care Scotland, Coalition of Carers in Scotland and MECOPP worked together on the research which involved a Scotland-wide survey, focus groups and interviews. The full report and summary are freely available.

Judith and Kate from IRISS talk about the Pilotlight project.

With the support of Gavin Sinclair, Creative Arts Development Officer and Scottish screen actor, Daniel Portman, two young people from Kibble have written a ten minute play called ‘Please Listen’, which explores the highs and lows of a life in care. The play explores issues such as being moved from home to home and having little control over your own life, but ultimately focuses on the strengths of young people and their ability to trust, care, develop their talents and reach their potential if given the chance. A film of the play is available on the Kibble website.

Pam Duncan, Policy Officer, Independent Living in Scotland project (ILiS) and Tressa Burke, Chief Executive of Glasgow Disability Alliance, talk about their involvement in the Evidence Explorers project, specifically the Human Rights workstream.

Sally Witcher, an associate at IRISS, talks about the Evidence Explorers project.