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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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Recording practice: a scoping review

A summary of an initial scoping review addressing how practice is recorded within social work in Scotland.
Published 29 Apr 2019 in News
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Working across sectors: arts and social care  

Josie Vallely reflects on Creative Scotland's event, Exploring cross sector collaboration.
Published 10 Apr 2019 in Features
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Social Services Awards shortlist

The shortlist for the 2019 Scottish Social Services Awards has been announced.
Published 5 Apr 2019 in News
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Making evidence meaningful

On 18 March, our Making Evidence Meaningful event was attended by 40 practitioners from across social services in Scotland.
Published 27 Mar 2019 in News
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Supporting social care students

The 'What Matters to Us' conference was held on 20 March to support HN social care and early years students.
Published 26 Mar 2019 in News
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Exploring cross-sector collaborations

Attend Creative Scotland's free event, focusing on partnership working across the arts, social, community and justice sectors.
Published 11 Mar 2019 in News
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The evidence on social media

Summary which explores what is understood by 'social media', perceived risks of using it, opportunities and future implications for practice.
Published 21 Feb 2019 in News
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On being 'human exhibits'

Josie Vallely reflects on Iriss' contribution to the launch of the Fire Starter Festival.
Published 8 Feb 2019 in Features
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What Matters to Us

A national conference for final year HN students destined for a career in social care and early years and for staff in these subject areas.
Published 30 Jan 2019 in News
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Fire Starter Festival 2019

Attend our workshop on service design at this year's Festival.
Published 10 Jan 2019 in News

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