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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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MSc Leading People-Centred Integrated Care

Promotional video for the MSc at University of the West of Scotland.
Published 24 Mar 2020 in Features
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Have an idea for an Iriss Insight?

Contribute to the evidence available for social services.
Published 18 Mar 2020 in News
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Iriss is working from home

Working arrangements in relation to Coronavirus.
Published 17 Mar 2020 in News
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Coronavirus information for social services

SSSC information for social service workers and employers.
Published 16 Mar 2020 in News
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New ESSS evidence summaries

Two new evidence summaries on the topic of abuse.
Published 12 Mar 2020 in News
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Recording practice: test, reflect, review

An update on the recording practice project with East Ayrshire HSCP.
Published 10 Mar 2020 in News
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Unaccompanied asylum seeking children

Evidence summary on social work with unaccompanied asylum seeking children and young people in Scotland.
Published 18 Feb 2020 in News
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Final call for nominations!

Final call for nominations for the 2020 Scottish Social Services Awards.
Published 17 Feb 2020 in News
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Care Review findings published

Independent Care Review reports published to deliver lasting change in Scotland's care system.
Published 6 Feb 2020 in News
Navigating Evidence tool

Tool for navigating evidence

Launch of Navigating Evidence tool for newly qualified social workers.
Published 4 Feb 2020 in News

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