Iriss: Improving lives through knowledge, evidence and innovation

Iriss is a charitable company that promotes positive outcomes for the people who use Scotland's social services.

A Portrait of Care

Summary report of 'A Portrait of Care' public exhibition, which was held 15-18 March 2018. Includes reflections from general public and practitioner stories.

Social Services Awards shortlist

The shortlist for the 2018 Scottish Social Services Awards is now available. The awards attracted over 100 applications nationwide representing a diverse mix of social services that have made a positive difference to people’s lives.

Co-producing cultural competency, event report

Working with Gypsy Traveller and Roma communities

Event exploring how co-production can equip social services with the cultural competency they need when working with Gypsy Traveller and Roma communities.

Celebrating 10 years – 2008

The throughcare map

This resource guides users through the various stages involved in the provision of a throughcare service to prisoners, from the point of sentence through to release and supervision within the…

Engage, change and deliver - Alan Baird

Alan Baird, President of the Association of Directors of Social Work and Director of Social Work, Dundee City Council talks about Changing Lives in the context of what the ADSW is doing to…