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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

To tweet or not to tweet...

I think it would be fair to say that a lot of people approach Twitter a little sceptically. To an extent, popular culture will have us believe that it is all about sharing trivial information, such…
Published 7 Jan 2011 in Features

LinkedIn

The Knowledge Management Strategy and Action Plan for Social Services in Scotland 2010-12 is very much focused on sharing and collaboration - ways of making it easy for people to share opinions,…
Published 10 Dec 2010 in Features

Social Services Knowledge Scotland (SSKS)

The new Social Services Knowledge Scotland (SSKS) website has recently been launched, with improved functionality, which makes it easier to find, save and share information. Developed by NHS…
Published 8 Nov 2010 in Features

Keys to Inclusion

Recent evidence from a poll commissioned by the charity, Scope, found that nearly 40% of people (who are not disabled and do not have a disabled family member) don't know any disabled people, and…
Published 12 Oct 2010 in Features

Mental Health Care

The challenges associated with caring for someone who suffers with psychosis - a set of symptoms that include delusions, hallucinations and confused or disturbed thoughts - can be overwhelming.…
Published 2 Jun 2010 in Features

Evidence-informed Practice Portal and Toolkit

Social services, when based on the best available evidence of what works, are more likely to lead to successful outcomes for the people using them. This is what the Iriss aims to champion with the…
Published 10 May 2010 in Features

DotComUnity - personalised community service for disabled

DotComUnity is a newly developed website that was launched nationally in February 2010. It aims to provide a one-stop online resource and directory of community services, care information and social…
Published 9 Apr 2010 in Features

Unblocking social media

The tide of social media cannot be turned. To quote Socitm, a professional organisation representing ICT managers in local government, "Failure to engage with the trend is tantamount to decrying the…
Published 4 Mar 2010 in Features

Talking to under 18s by drinkaware

Nearly one in ten young people between the ages of 16 and 17 drink at least once a week due to boredom, according to a YouGov poll commissioned in July 2009, by the alcohol charity, Drinkaware. The…
Published 5 Feb 2010 in Features

Care Leavers Reunited

Care leavers may feel isolated well into adulthood and some have difficulty talking about their childhood, even to close friends and family. To help care leavers overcome these difficulties, the…
Published 4 Jan 2010 in Features

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