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Analysis and language use in social work writing

Join Stuart Muirhead online as he delivers the first Iriss Skills Session of 2026 'Analysis and language use in social work writing'. This session is designed to build and enhance your understanding of applying critical thought to written work, enhancing your messaging and understanding of…
Published 22 Jan 2026 in Events
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Building on recording practice

A new partnership with Scottish Borders Council to explore analysis in social work recording.
Published 20 Jul 2020 in News
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Personal experiences of managing an Option 1 support package

Dr Jim Elder Woodward OBE describes his personal experiences of self-directed support during Covid-19.
Published 8 Jul 2020 in Features
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Co-production in a changing world

What SCIE has planned for this year's Co-production Week (#CoProWeek) in England and related Iriss resources.
Published 7 Jul 2020 in Features
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Care home study explores lockdown impact on families

Collaborative research to gauge how lockdown restrictions have affected the families of care home residents.
Published 7 Jul 2020 in News
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Transforming services for people using digital technology

Report written by Iriss for Scottish Government and COSLA on the potential of digital technology to improve the experiences of both citizens and health and social care staff.
Published 6 Jul 2020 in News
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Recognition Matters

Launch of a film based on two research studies which focus on different elements of child care and protection practice.
Published 23 Jun 2020 in News
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Curate and Connect launch

Special collections of Iriss resources based on topics at the forefront of the Covid-19 crisis.
Published 17 Jun 2020 in News
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Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month

A summary of Iriss and sector resources.
Published 16 Jun 2020 in News
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Meeting outcomes for people during Covid-19

The Personal Outcomes Network is collecting stories from people across health and social care of how they are managing to meet outcomes.
Published 10 Jun 2020 in News
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Young people in care support the community of Montrose

A story of how the young people supported by the Rossie Young People's Trust are showing kindness to the local community during Covid-19. 
Published 8 Jun 2020 in Features

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