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Getting ideas off the ground: what supports change?

Big ideas and bold visions for change are everywhere but making them work in practice is often the hardest part. Why do good ideas struggle to take root? And what does it really take to move from intention to impact? This interactive session - led by Iriss Head of Programmes Ellen Daly -…
Published 9 Mar 2026 in Events
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Self Management Week 2019

Self Management Week takes place every year to raise awareness of what it is and to showcase the benefits it can bring to people’s lives. 
Published 7 Oct 2019 in News
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Journey through justice updates

Two online resources designed by CYCJ and Iriss have been updated and revised for 2019. 
Published 24 Sep 2019 in News
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Careers in Care website launch

A SSSC careers website that provides information, advice and over 20 practitioner career stories.
Published 17 Sep 2019 in News
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Everyday leadership from the frontline

Four stories that beautifully illustrate what leadership looks like from ground level - and the difference it can make to people's lives.
Published 11 Sep 2019 in News
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Protecting Scotland's future

Priorities of the Scottish Government for 2019-20 and our work to support them.
Published 5 Sep 2019 in News
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Join us at an evidence café

Attend our evidence café on 3 October in Glasgow on the theme of NQ social workers, supervision and child protection.
Published 5 Sep 2019 in News
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HOW to get your message noticed workshop

Attend a creative and interactive Iriss workshop in Edinburgh on 25 September 2019.
Published 3 Sep 2019 in News
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Need support finding and using evidence?

The Evidence Search and Summary Service (ESSS) helps you find and use evidence from research, practice and experience to inform practice.
Published 28 Aug 2019 in News
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Leading improvement learning?

Attend a free event on 28 August where the SSSC, Iriss and the Care Inspectorate will explore how to support people’s learning to promote improvement activity within services.
Published 13 Aug 2019 in News
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Embrace the evidence, spark real change

Every year we publish at least five Iriss Insights on topics related to social services in Scotland. What's the focus this year?
Published 30 Jul 2019 in News

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