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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
Showcasing community social work

Community social work case studies

A series of case studies that demonstrate what community social work is and has to offer, grounded in real-life context and experience.
Published 26 Apr 2018 in News
A Portrait of Care

A Portrait of Care

Summary report of 'A Portrait of Care' public exhibition, which was held 15-18 March 2018.
Published 11 Apr 2018 in Features
SSS Awards

Social Services Awards shortlist

The shortlist for the 2018 Scottish Social Services Awards is now available. The awards attracted over 100 applications nationwide representing a diverse mix of social services that have made a…
Published 30 Mar 2018 in News
Co-producing cultural competency, event report

Working with Gypsy Traveller and Roma communities

Event exploring how co-production can equip social services with the cultural competency it needs.
Published 20 Mar 2018 in Post-event summaries
10 year celebration

Iriss celebrates 10 years

It's World Social Work Day on 20 March 2018 and 50 years since the introduction of the Social Work (Scotland) Act. We're also celebrating our 10th birthday. 
Published 19 Mar 2018 in News
Scottish Evidence Summit 2018

Scottish Evidence Summit 2018, event summary

Event that convened leaders from major practitioner, policy and professional bodies with an interest in the adoption and use of high-quality evidence across their organisations and sectors.
Published 19 Mar 2018 in Post-event summaries
Igniting Ideas workshop

Igniting Ideas at Fire Starter Festival

Report on the Iriss and SSSC workshop, Igniting Ideas, focused on how co-production and systems thinking can help get ideas off the ground.
Published 5 Mar 2018 in Features
Iriss Insights

Write an Iriss Insight

Do you have an idea for an Iriss Insight (evidence summary)? Insights promote debate, discussion and reflection to inform and improve future policy and practice.
Published 1 Mar 2018 in News
Portrait of Care

Portrait of Care public exhibition

In March (15-18th), Iriss will host A Portrait of Care, a four-day interactive public exhibition that will showcase stories and reflections of the frontline social services workforce.
Published 30 Jan 2018 in News
Tackling loneliness and isolation

Tackling loneliness and isolation

The subject of loneliness and isolation is one we're hearing a lot about recently. Monarch Mobility speaks about Iriss' resources on the topic.
Published 24 Jan 2018 in News

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