News and events

We’re excited to announce that Dee Fraser, currently Deputy Director at the Coalition of Care and Support Providers (CCPS), has been appointed CEO of Iriss, with a start date of 26 November 2020. 

Dee’s expertise is in theory and practice…

It’s been over six months since we celebrated rural social work at the conference in Dumfries. In that time we have all experienced significant changes and challenges as a result of Covid-19.

We would like to build on the relationships,…

This year's Care Experienced Week will focus on connection with the care experienced community, as well as celebrating them, as this is particularly needed in the current lockdown climate.  

The Love Rally (in digital form) will kick off…

On 25 November, BASW will host a seminar that will bring together practitioners, policy leads and academics with UK and international experience of responding to Covid-19.

The seminar will provide an opportunity to reflect on the diverse…

National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2020 takes place from 10-17 October 2020. It aims to bring people together to stand in solidarity with those affected by hate crime and support those who need ongoing support. 

We recently commissioned …

Launched this week, the Secure Care Pathway and Standards Scotland seeks to ensure support is provided before, during and after a stay in secure care and that the rights of children and young people, often facing extreme vulnerabilities and risks…

We're delighted to open a call to participate in a new project exploring where Near Me video consulting software can be most effectively and usefully applied in social services.

In partnership with the Scottish Government, Near Me team (…

The 5-11 October marks Challenge Poverty Week, which aims to raise a unified voice against poverty and show that we all want to live in a more just and equal Scotland. It also builds awareness and support for solutions to poverty, and aspires to …

The Scottish Government has announced that the health and social care sector will receive £1.1 billion in additional funding to support its work through Coronavirus (Covid-19). 

The funding will be allocated to NHS Boards and Health and…

Want to make a difference to social services in Scotland?

We are looking for a self-starter with a passion for using their knowledge and skills to improve services and generate and translate evidence. In the role of Project Manager (…