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Ethical Commissioning Support for Commissioners Learning Report

New report released - 'Ethical Commissioning Support for Commissioners Learning Report'

Iriss has released the 'Ethical Commissioning Support for Commissioners Learning Report,' aiming to assist commissioners in implementing ethical commissioning and procurement practices within adult social care. The report was developed in conjunction with the 'Action Learning Set group'. An…
Published 6 May 2025 in News
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£300m winter investment for health and social care

Scottish Government announces funding to help increase NHS and social care capacity.
Published 6 Oct 2021 in News
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Challenge Poverty Week 2021

An opportunity for people and organisations to raise their voice against poverty and show what is being done to tackle it across Scotland.
Published 4 Oct 2021 in News
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Free social work peer support

The Social Work Professional Support Service offers free and confidential peer coaching to social workers. Enhance your skills by working with your very own coach.
Published 23 Sep 2021 in News
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How can rural social workers stay connected?

Attend a webinar to hear from Iain Ramsay, Professional Social Work Adviser at Scottish Government, on how rural social workers can connect and support each other.
Published 9 Sep 2021 in News
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Join the team – Iriss Associate!

Help us deliver a range of projects from developing resources and training for people working in adult support and protection to developing our digital and social care offer.
Published 3 Sep 2021 in News
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My mental health, my digital world

Dr Autumn Roesch-Marsh shares learning from a research project exploring mental health, social media and care experience.
Published 16 Aug 2021 in Features
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Consultation launched for creation of National Care Service

Share your views to shape a National Care Service for Scotland.
Published 10 Aug 2021 in News
Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care, Kevin Stewart MSP

Run a Recovery Conversation Café

The Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care, Kevin Stewart MSP, launches a recovery conversation toolkit.
Published 4 Aug 2021 in News
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Use of Near Me within duty social work

Apply for support to use Near Me video calling in your duty and out of hours services.
Published 22 Jul 2021 in News
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Our strategic priorities 2021-24

Be informed on our vision, purpose and what we will focus on for the next three years.
Published 12 Jul 2021 in News

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