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Summary report of 'A Portrait of Care' public exhibition, which was held 15-18 March 2018. Includes reflections from general public and practitioner stories.
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.
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 – 2009
Back in 2009, Iriss worked with Stonewall Scotland to develop an online good practice guide – LGBT people and public services – which gives an introduction to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans…
Dr Dan Hughes is a clinical psychologist who specialises in child abuse and neglect, attachment, foster care and adoption. He is the originator of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy – a relational…
This evaluation explores the practitioner research initiative of Children 1st and the Glasgow School of Social Work which was aimed at supporting practitioners to develop and undertake their own…
New on Iriss.fm
I Am Me
Iriss.fm, Episode 198
Michael McEwan speaks to Debbie and Megan from I Am Me, a community charity, which is focused on raising awareness of…
Geetha Marcus
Iriss.fm, Episode 197
Presentation from Geetha Mercus on how she researched the educational experiences of Gypsy/Traveller girls in Scotland.
See Me
Iriss.fm, Episode 196
See Me is Scotland's Programme to tackle mental health stigma and discrimination.
Paisley Disability Resource Centre:2
Iriss.fm, Episode 195
Information on the web design and movie making activities of the centre, with contribution from those who participate.