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Suicide prevention in rural areas

This webinar will introduce Scotland’s Scotland’s Suicide Prevention Strategy: Creating Hope Together, that is delivered by a collective of National public and third sector organisations supported by a network of Suicide Prevention Leads in local areas. It will highlight how you can connect to…
Published 23 Oct 2025 in Events
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Rural social work webinar

An opportunity to discuss the complexity of 'dual relationships' in rural social work.
Published 17 Dec 2020 in News
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Impact of COVID-19 on care home relatives

First findings from collaborative research.
Published 15 Dec 2020 in News
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Care home vaccinations begin

Care home residents to receive Coronavirus vaccinations from today.
Published 14 Dec 2020 in News
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£500 bonus for the health and social care workforce

Workers given one-off payment as thanks for their service throughout the pandemic.
Published 1 Dec 2020 in News
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What is unique about rural social work?

Attend a webinar to discuss the unique potential of rural social work and the opportunities it brings.
Published 23 Nov 2020 in News
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Join a Near Me reference group

An invite to people who access social services to generate evidence, learning and guidance.
Published 19 Nov 2020 in News
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Co-production Week 2020

What's on and what Iriss resources are available?
Published 16 Nov 2020 in News
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Racism and discrimination in social work

Complete a SASW survey to share your views.
Published 9 Nov 2020 in News
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New evidence summaries from ESSS

The latest summaries from our Evidence Search and Summary Service.
Published 5 Nov 2020 in News
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Meet our new CEO

Iriss appoints Dee Fraser as Chief Executive Officer.
Published 28 Oct 2020 in News

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