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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
Health and Social Care Standards

Play a part in implementation of new Health and Social Care Standards

This year, Iriss is working with the new Standards for Health and Social Care Implementation Team to help test out some of the standards in practice. We are working to build an evidence base that…
Published 17 Jul 2017 in News
Journey through Justice

Journey through Justice

We were delighted to work with the Centre for Youth and Criminal Justice (CYCJ) to produce Journey through Justice, an online resource that will help children and young people understand the journey…
Published 13 Jul 2017 in News
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Keeping it Real

The Keeping It Real conference at Stirling University on 26 April 2017 celebrated Service User and Carer Involvement in Professional Education and the difference it makes. This was about showcasing…
Published 5 Jul 2017 in Features
Social Services Search

National Social Services Search

Do you want to be able to find work-related information quickly and easily? If so, you’ll be interested in our latest development. In partnership with Care Inspectorate and SSSC, we’re testing out a…
Published 29 Jun 2017 in News
Canada 150

Celebrating Canada 150

July 1 marks Canada Day and this year the country is celebrating its 150 anniversary; which means a big party, parade, fireworks and lots of other festive activities.
Published 29 Jun 2017 in Features
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What does good leadership look like?

On the 1st of June 2017, Iriss and SSSC ran a workshop in Glasgow which asked:  ‘What does good leadership look like in Scotland’s social services?’  
Published 26 Jun 2017 in Features
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The value of a social services podcast

A sector survey on the value of the Iriss.fm podcast.
Published 23 Jun 2017 in Features
SSS Awards

Winners of Social Services Awards 2017

Iriss was delighted to play a part in the Social Services Awards 2017. We want to congratulate all the winners and everyone who was nominated for an award. The breadth of inspiring work taking place …
Published 19 Jun 2017 in News
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Care homes and community

Care Home Week, led by Scottish Care, takes place in Scotland this week (12-18 June). Throughout the week, there will be celebrations of Scotland's care homes, the individuals who live and work in…
Published 15 Jun 2017 in News
HSC Standards

National Health and Social Care Standards launched

On Friday 9 June, Scottish Government launched the new National Health and Social Care Standards: My support, my life. 
Published 12 Jun 2017 in News

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