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Research Practice Partnerships in social care

Research Practice Partnerships in social care: Research production or capacity building? This session will explore work carried out within the Creating Care Partnerships study. The purpose of this NIHR funded study was to develop, implement and evaluate an approach called Research Practice…
Published 9 Feb 2026 in Events
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Analysis and language use in social work writing

Delivered by Iriss CEO Stuart Muirhead, it is an hour-long, lunch time session focused on practical applications of writing analysis and language use in social work. This session is designed to build…
Published 9 Feb 2026 in Events
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Using AI wisely: Ethics and effectiveness in social work

This skills session is aimed at social work practitioners who have an interest in how AI can and should be used ethically in practice. We will talk you through the ethical issues based on research…
Published 9 Feb 2026 in Events
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Analysis and language use in social work writing

Join Stuart Muirhead online as he delivers the first Iriss Skills Session of 2026 'Analysis and language use in social work writing'. This session is designed to build and enhance your understanding…
Published 22 Jan 2026 in Events
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New Insight - 'Hoarding disorder: Towards a unified approach beyond disciplines'

Today we are delighted to launch our Insight - 'Hoarding disorder: towards a unified approach beyond disciplines', written by Linda Fay of the Hoarding Academy with Dr Katherine Parsons of…
Published 20 Jan 2026 in News
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First National Survey on Anti-racism in Social Work

Iriss has published the first National Survey on Anti-racism in Social Work. Commissioned by the Scottish Government, the survey polled attitudes and experiences of racism across social work…
Published 12 Aug 2025 in News
Ethical Commissioning Support for Commissioners Learning Report

New report released - 'Ethical Commissioning Support for Commissioners Learning Report'

Iriss has released the 'Ethical Commissioning Support for Commissioners Learning Report,' aiming to assist commissioners in implementing ethical commissioning and procurement practices within adult…
Published 6 May 2025 in News
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Iriss has published a ten year strategy

After a period of consultation, strategising and development, Iriss has released a document outlining the organisations strategy from 2025 to 2035. 
Published 20 Jan 2025 in News
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Launch of Leading Chronology Improvement Tool for testing

Iriss is delighted to publish Leading Chronology Improvement: Reflection and Self-assessment Tool. This new tool is designed to help leaders to improve chronology practice.
Published 11 Nov 2024 in News
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No room for racism in social work

Help us at Iriss and the Anti-Racism Oversight Group for Social Work improve your and your colleagues experience in social work…
Published 7 Nov 2024 in News
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ASPire Hub supporting improved quality in Adult Support and Protection

Iriss is proud to say that the ASPire Hub, a place for everyone working in Adult Support and Protection to access and share resources, is supporting two new drives to improve quality in ASP work…
Published 30 Oct 2024 in News

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