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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.

It's World Social Work Day on 20 March 2018 and 50 years since the introduction of the Social Work (Scotland) Act. We're also celebrating our 10th birthday. 

Do you have an idea for an Iriss Insight (evidence summary)? Insights promote debate, discussion and reflection to inform and improve future policy and practice.

In March (15-18th), Iriss will host A Portrait of Care, a four-day interactive public exhibition that will showcase stories and reflections of the frontline social services workforce.

The subject of loneliness and isolation is one we're hearing a lot about recently. Monarch Mobility speaks about Iriss' resources on the topic.

Partnerships & CO, a tool to support those planning a partnership or wishing to reflect on and take stock of an existing partnership.

Resource that focuses on putting ideas into action. You don’t need to be an expert in co-production prior to planning a project.

SSKS provides access to thousands of online full-text articles and e-books, as well as research databases, evidence summaries and more.

The Social Work Services Strategic Forum has published research on what the public think about Scottish social services and why.