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Iriss Conference, June 2024: a day working with Iriss

We invite you to bring your social services problem, idea or hope for change along and work with us to do something about it. This will be a day of useful tools and practical workshops designed to help you: Grow your early ideas Lead change Work effectively with the complex and complicated…
Published 17 Apr 2024 in Events
Strategy document

Our strategic priorities 2021-24

Be informed on our vision, purpose and what we will focus on for the next three years.
Published 12 Jul 2021 in News
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Social Services Awards 2021

Nominate a colleague or team! Recognise the work and dedication of social services in Scotland.
Published 6 Jul 2021 in News
Commissioning for People and Purpose project

Collaborative and ethical approaches to commissioning

Be part of a process to make changes to how social care is planned, purchased, organised and designed.
Published 5 Jul 2021 in News
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Want to shape the delivery of digital programmes?

Join the Digital Citizen Panel to empower people to better manage their health and wellbeing, and support independent living.
Published 23 Jun 2021 in News
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Near Me reaches one million appointment milestone

The Near Me video calling platform has been used one million times in Scotland.
Published 17 Jun 2021 in News
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Iriss review of the year 2020/21

Review that summarises our work over a uniquely challenging period, and showcases the difference that we've made to social services in Scotland.
Published 7 Jun 2021 in News
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Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2021

A celebration of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller culture and history.
Published 3 Jun 2021 in News
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Support service for social workers launched

Support service launched in Scotland as survey reveals pandemic has left social workers 'exhausted and seeking professional help'.
Published 2 Jun 2021 in News
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Health and social care workers' mental wellbeing

Contribute to a UK-wide survey on the impact of providing health and social care during Covid-19.
Published 19 May 2021 in News
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Have an idea for an evidence summary?

Want to promote debate, discussion and reflection to inform practice and policy? We're seeking ideas for Insights.
Published 29 Apr 2021 in News

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