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Creative (re)presentation

‘Creative (re)presentation - Telling stories through a participatory and voice-led approach and the making of the film Healing Pitch' - is a free online session focused on including people's authentic experiences in creative ways that empowers people without exposing them to harm. If you are…
Published 1 Sep 2025 in Events
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UNCRC comes into force

Yesterday marked the commencement of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scots law recognising children’s rights. We want to celebrate this landmark with others. For…
Published 17 Jul 2024 in News
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Iriss Beyond 2024

We are asking for people to voice their opinions on Iriss's strategy moving forward through 2024.
Published 20 May 2024 in News
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ASPire 2024 talks are now available

Videos of the speakers from February's ASPire event are now available on the Iriss YouTube channel. 
Published 19 Mar 2024 in News
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Working with African Diaspora Families Toolkit - Digital version now available

"A supportive toolkit for the social care workforce"
Published 28 Feb 2024 in News
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New Event: Tackling Child Poverty in Rural Settings

On 21 March 2024 (13:00 - 14:00 GMT) Iriss will be holding an event focusing on child poverty in rural settings, and the role of rural social workers and other community stakeholders. The event will…
Published 28 Feb 2024 in News
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National Adult Support and Protection Awareness Day 2024

Tuesday 20 February is National Adult Support and Protection Awareness Day. This year will have a dual focus on raising awareness of how to support adults that may be at risk, and also a focus on the…
Published 7 Feb 2024 in News
Call for partners

Iriss is looking for partners!

Iriss is continuing its work implementing innovation and change in social work and social care, and is looking for project partners for 2024/25. We work alongside our partners to tackle existing…
Published 15 Jan 2024 in News
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Our new course supporting Child Protection Planning Meetings

In partnership with Scottish Government, Iriss has designed and developed a new course supporting professionals with Child Protection Planning Meetings. This course is designed to better help…
Published 11 Dec 2023 in News
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The Scottish Social Services Awards 2023

The Scottish Social Services Awards are an opportunity to celebrate some of the great work found across the sector. We here at Iriss were honoured to host the event with funding from the Scottish…
Published 28 Nov 2023 in News
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Adult Support and Protection Resource Hub – callout for content

We're asking everyone who works in ASP to share what you find useful in your work — training resources, reports, guidance, videos, podcasts, documents…
Published 25 Jul 2023 in News

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