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Iriss has published a ten year strategy

After a period of consultation, strategising and development, Iriss has released a document outlining the organisations strategy from 2025 to 2035.  Grounded in the current conditions of the sector, the strategy outlines the organisations priorities, goals and ambitions for the next ten…
Published 20 Jan 2025 in News
Personal outcomes

Meaningful and Measurable: Personal outcomes in health and social care

a collaborative action research project brought together stakeholders (across Scotland and Wales) with a shared interest: adopting a focus on personal outcomes in health, social care and other human…
Published 13 Oct 2016 in Features
iamsocialwork

iamsocialwork reflections

On the evening of 14 September 2016, Iriss (Michelle, Kerry and Lisa) took part in an iamsocialwork event in Glasgow. iamsocialwork is a concept created by Zoe Betts, a qualified social worker, to…
Published 26 Sep 2016 in Features
Iriss associate

We're seeking Iriss Associates

Interested in working with us, get in touch.
Published 19 Sep 2016 in News

Can SDS support recovery from substance misuse?

Pilotlight says 'Yes'. Using a design approach, Pilotlight aims to demonstrate how to design support for seldom heard groups, provide more personalised and appropriate services and increase the…
Published 15 Sep 2016 in News

Staf to manage Relationships Matter website

Relationships Matter was a project led by the Relationships Matter Collective, a group of inspirational practitioners and young people who were brave enough to challenge, and confident enough to…
Published 31 Aug 2016 in News
Trello dashboard

Trello - collaborative project management

Trello is a visual and easy to use project management tool that allows for collaboration. It’s free to set up so you can give it a go without investing a lot of time or any finance in it. If you…
Published 29 Aug 2016 in Features

Is this the best it can be?

Is this the best it can be? is a new toolkit that can be used by anyone delivering arts and creative learning through collaborative or participatory projects and programmes.
Published 29 Aug 2016 in Features
Dr Danielle Farrel of Your Options Understood (Y.O.U.)

Your Options Understood (Y.O.U.)

Your Options Understood (Y.O.U.) is a resource that offers independent advice to those living with a disability, as well as parents and carers. It was set-up by Dr Danielle Farrel to share her own…
Published 22 Aug 2016 in Features
iamsocialwork

iamsocialwork SUPER:vision Tour Glasgow

iamsocialwork, is a concept that was created by Zoë Betts in 2012, as a newly qualified social worker. It started out as a small, local event in London and has grown into a series of UK-wide events,…
Published 19 Aug 2016 in News
Relationships Matter cards

Tool for conversations

We would like to thank those (over 100 people!) who expressed interest in our Relationships Matter conversation tool. 
Published 5 Aug 2016 in News

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