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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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Outcomes & CO. Tell us what you think

Have you used our Outcomes & CO tool? We’d love to hear what you thought of the tool, how it was (or will be) used and any other feedback you’d like to share. Your feedback will inform further…
Published 16 Aug 2017 in News
Right Decision

The Right Decision

We're looking forward to launching our new Evidence Search and Summary Service in the coming weeks. As part of The Right Decision campaign - which aims to raise awareness of the role of the NHS…
Published 2 Aug 2017 in News
Social Services Awards

Celebrating Social Services Awards

Held in June at Crieff Hydro, the Social Services Awards 2017 celebrated the breadth of inspiring and life-changing work carried out by the sector. From the 155 organisations, teams and individuals…
Published 1 Aug 2017 in News
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

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