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Iriss has published a ten year strategy

After a period of consultation, strategising and development, Iriss has released a document outlining the organisations strategy from 2025 to 2035.  Grounded in the current conditions of the sector, the strategy outlines the organisations priorities, goals and ambitions for the next ten…
Published 20 Jan 2025 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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Building a community of rural social workers

Help us shape future plans. What are your thoughts and ideas?
Published 26 Oct 2020 in News
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Care Experienced Week 2020

Celebrating the care experienced community from 23rd until 31st October.
Published 22 Oct 2020 in News
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Social work in disasters: responding to Covid-19

BASW event for social work practitioners and workforce leaders.
Published 22 Oct 2020 in News
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Hate Crime Awareness Week

Iriss resources on the topic of hate crime.
Published 12 Oct 2020 in News

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