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Analysis and language use in social work writing

Join Stuart Muirhead online as he delivers the third Iriss Skills Session '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 textual…
Published 13 Oct 2025 in Events
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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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Shaping our Future conference 2019

The Shaping our Future: Relationships Matter conference was held on 31 May 2019. Kerry Musselbrook, Project Manger at Iriss, provides an overview of the day. 
Published 20 Jul 2019 in Post-event summaries
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Listen up! New look for Iriss.fm podcast

We’ve refreshed and updated Scotland's social services podcast - audio gold on research, projects, people and events related to social work and social care.
Published 15 Jul 2019 in News
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New guide to service user involvement in community justice

A practical guide that can contribute to service innovation, help recovery and support desistance from offending. 
Published 11 Jul 2019 in News

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