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Iriss are a third sector organisation designing novel solutions for complex issues in social work and social care.
You can see some of our projects at www.iriss.org.uk/resources
You can see some of our projects at www.iriss.org.uk/resources
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Looking at what work and sharing best practice, we have been talking to people in Fife about their work with people who hoard.
We've just published a piece looking at how they've incorporated fire safety and social work, showing what collaboration can do!
www.iriss.org.uk/blog/project...
We've just published a piece looking at how they've incorporated fire safety and social work, showing what collaboration can do!
www.iriss.org.uk/blog/project...
Supporting People who Hoard: Spotlight on Fife 2
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) have just started a pilot in Fife – visiting and supporting a small number of people with hoarded homes to provide hands-on support in de-cluttering and making ...
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January 22, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Looking at what work and sharing best practice, we have been talking to people in Fife about their work with people who hoard.
We've just published a piece looking at how they've incorporated fire safety and social work, showing what collaboration can do!
www.iriss.org.uk/blog/project...
We've just published a piece looking at how they've incorporated fire safety and social work, showing what collaboration can do!
www.iriss.org.uk/blog/project...
Looking at what work and sharing best practice, we have been talking to people in Fife about their work with people who hoard.
We've just published a piece looking at how they've incorporated fire safety and social work, showing what collaboration can do!
www.iriss.org.uk/blog/project...
We've just published a piece looking at how they've incorporated fire safety and social work, showing what collaboration can do!
www.iriss.org.uk/blog/project...
Supporting People who Hoard: Spotlight on Fife 2
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) have just started a pilot in Fife – visiting and supporting a small number of people with hoarded homes to provide hands-on support in de-cluttering and making ...
www.iriss.org.uk
January 22, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Looking at what work and sharing best practice, we have been talking to people in Fife about their work with people who hoard.
We've just published a piece looking at how they've incorporated fire safety and social work, showing what collaboration can do!
www.iriss.org.uk/blog/project...
We've just published a piece looking at how they've incorporated fire safety and social work, showing what collaboration can do!
www.iriss.org.uk/blog/project...
We have some more dates for our Skills Sessions getting announced shortly, these normally get announced first through our newsletter and always sellout. So if you're interested sign up now! www.iriss.org.uk/newsletter
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January 21, 2026 at 3:19 PM
We have some more dates for our Skills Sessions getting announced shortly, these normally get announced first through our newsletter and always sellout. So if you're interested sign up now! www.iriss.org.uk/newsletter
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Our Insight 'Generative AI, critical thinking and social work practice' is now live.
www.iriss.org.uk/resources/in...
www.iriss.org.uk/resources/in...
Generative AI, critical thinking and social work practice
This Insight provides some introductory information on AI and its use in social work contexts, and explores the limited literature in this area while presenting research on the impact of AI on critica...
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January 12, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Our Insight 'Generative AI, critical thinking and social work practice' is now live.
www.iriss.org.uk/resources/in...
www.iriss.org.uk/resources/in...
Our Insight 'Generative AI, critical thinking and social work practice' is now live.
www.iriss.org.uk/resources/in...
www.iriss.org.uk/resources/in...
Generative AI, critical thinking and social work practice
This Insight provides some introductory information on AI and its use in social work contexts, and explores the limited literature in this area while presenting research on the impact of AI on critica...
www.iriss.org.uk
January 12, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Our Insight 'Generative AI, critical thinking and social work practice' is now live.
www.iriss.org.uk/resources/in...
www.iriss.org.uk/resources/in...
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It's less than a week to the start of our new webinar series, where we'll be posing some of the fundamental questions about the potential opportunities and challenges of how AI could be and is being used in children's social care and how AI is impacting young lives: buff.ly/8axgZJE
It's less than a week to the start of our new webinar series, where we'll be posing some of the fundamental questions about the potential opportunities and challenges of how AI could be and is being used in children's social care and how AI is impacting young lives: buff.ly/8axgZJE
January 11, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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It's less than a week to the start of our new webinar series, where we'll be posing some of the fundamental questions about the potential opportunities and challenges of how AI could be and is being used in children's social care and how AI is impacting young lives: buff.ly/8axgZJE
It's less than a week to the start of our new webinar series, where we'll be posing some of the fundamental questions about the potential opportunities and challenges of how AI could be and is being used in children's social care and how AI is impacting young lives: buff.ly/8axgZJE
We have for you a detailed look at the evolution of some work helping people who hoard in Fife.
First in a three part series examining some great results. A real success story with tons to learn from!
www.iriss.org.uk/blog/project...
First in a three part series examining some great results. A real success story with tons to learn from!
www.iriss.org.uk/blog/project...
Supporting People who Hoard: Spotlight on Fife
This is our first story of innovation addressing some of the challenges around supporting people who hoard. We hope that these inspire you, and that by going under the hood,you can see what key steps ...
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January 8, 2026 at 8:18 AM
We have for you a detailed look at the evolution of some work helping people who hoard in Fife.
First in a three part series examining some great results. A real success story with tons to learn from!
www.iriss.org.uk/blog/project...
First in a three part series examining some great results. A real success story with tons to learn from!
www.iriss.org.uk/blog/project...
If you would like to know more about our excellent sold-out Skills Sessions series of webinars before the next lot of dates are announced, then read this blog post!
The Iriss Skills Sessions
We have just wrapped up our final Skills Session for the year, and it’s been a really excellent process for us internally at Iriss. The interest and feedback has been beyond what we expected, given th...
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January 7, 2026 at 9:45 AM
If you would like to know more about our excellent sold-out Skills Sessions series of webinars before the next lot of dates are announced, then read this blog post!
There's a very exciting project starting looking at how to promote inclusion of people with lived experience of social work, in social work education in Scotland.
If you have personal experience of social work please fill out this quick survey to get this project off on the right foot!
If you have personal experience of social work please fill out this quick survey to get this project off on the right foot!
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January 5, 2026 at 9:45 AM
There's a very exciting project starting looking at how to promote inclusion of people with lived experience of social work, in social work education in Scotland.
If you have personal experience of social work please fill out this quick survey to get this project off on the right foot!
If you have personal experience of social work please fill out this quick survey to get this project off on the right foot!
Our last newsletter for the year (probably), is going to get sent this week.
You don't want to miss it, sign up now at www.iriss.org.uk/newsletter
You don't want to miss it, sign up now at www.iriss.org.uk/newsletter
December 1, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Our last newsletter for the year (probably), is going to get sent this week.
You don't want to miss it, sign up now at www.iriss.org.uk/newsletter
You don't want to miss it, sign up now at www.iriss.org.uk/newsletter
We have a new blog looking at our recent webinar series focused on practical skills improvements for people in social work and social care.
Read it here: www.iriss.org.uk/blog/project...
Read it here: www.iriss.org.uk/blog/project...
November 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
We have a new blog looking at our recent webinar series focused on practical skills improvements for people in social work and social care.
Read it here: www.iriss.org.uk/blog/project...
Read it here: www.iriss.org.uk/blog/project...
Third sector folks!
There are 2 sessions exploring Local Learning Partnerships in social work!
One on 27 November, and one on 2 December.
There are 2 sessions exploring Local Learning Partnerships in social work!
One on 27 November, and one on 2 December.
Exploring Readiness: Local Learning Partnerships
This is the first of two online sessions to introduce the Local Learning Partnerships model and support readiness to adopt this model.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Third sector folks!
There are 2 sessions exploring Local Learning Partnerships in social work!
One on 27 November, and one on 2 December.
There are 2 sessions exploring Local Learning Partnerships in social work!
One on 27 November, and one on 2 December.
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📣 Help Shape the Future of Social Work in Scotland 📣
The Scottish Social Work Partnership (Social Work Scotland, OCSWA and COSLA) is leading a national conversation to inform a new strategic plan for social work.
Your voice matters! Have your say 👇
socialworkscotland.org/scottish-soc...
The Scottish Social Work Partnership (Social Work Scotland, OCSWA and COSLA) is leading a national conversation to inform a new strategic plan for social work.
Your voice matters! Have your say 👇
socialworkscotland.org/scottish-soc...
Scottish Social Work Partnership - Social Work Scotland
The Scottish Social Work Partnership brings together national organisations committed to strengthening social work in Scotland: Office of the Chief ... Learn More
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November 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM
📣 Help Shape the Future of Social Work in Scotland 📣
The Scottish Social Work Partnership (Social Work Scotland, OCSWA and COSLA) is leading a national conversation to inform a new strategic plan for social work.
Your voice matters! Have your say 👇
socialworkscotland.org/scottish-soc...
The Scottish Social Work Partnership (Social Work Scotland, OCSWA and COSLA) is leading a national conversation to inform a new strategic plan for social work.
Your voice matters! Have your say 👇
socialworkscotland.org/scottish-soc...
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We've been very lucky to have a guest blog by the excellent Sharon Hurley Hall!
Read 'Identity beyond the labels' at: www.iriss.org.uk/blog/big-pic...
Read 'Identity beyond the labels' at: www.iriss.org.uk/blog/big-pic...
November 5, 2025 at 10:15 AM
We've been very lucky to have a guest blog by the excellent Sharon Hurley Hall!
Read 'Identity beyond the labels' at: www.iriss.org.uk/blog/big-pic...
Read 'Identity beyond the labels' at: www.iriss.org.uk/blog/big-pic...
We've been very lucky to have a guest blog by the excellent Sharon Hurley Hall!
Read 'Identity beyond the labels' at: www.iriss.org.uk/blog/big-pic...
Read 'Identity beyond the labels' at: www.iriss.org.uk/blog/big-pic...
November 5, 2025 at 10:15 AM
We've been very lucky to have a guest blog by the excellent Sharon Hurley Hall!
Read 'Identity beyond the labels' at: www.iriss.org.uk/blog/big-pic...
Read 'Identity beyond the labels' at: www.iriss.org.uk/blog/big-pic...
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There's a newly announced event - 'Suicide prevention in rural areas'
Find more information including how to book your place at: bit.ly/4oPHw4h
Find more information including how to book your place at: bit.ly/4oPHw4h
Suicide Prevention in rural areas
A lunchtime webinar exploring how we can support those at risk of suicide in Scotland's rural areas
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October 30, 2025 at 8:54 AM
There's a newly announced event - 'Suicide prevention in rural areas'
Find more information including how to book your place at: bit.ly/4oPHw4h
Find more information including how to book your place at: bit.ly/4oPHw4h
There's a newly announced event - 'Suicide prevention in rural areas'
Find more information including how to book your place at: bit.ly/4oPHw4h
Find more information including how to book your place at: bit.ly/4oPHw4h
Suicide Prevention in rural areas
A lunchtime webinar exploring how we can support those at risk of suicide in Scotland's rural areas
bit.ly
October 30, 2025 at 8:54 AM
There's a newly announced event - 'Suicide prevention in rural areas'
Find more information including how to book your place at: bit.ly/4oPHw4h
Find more information including how to book your place at: bit.ly/4oPHw4h
If you missed out on one of our last 3 sold out events, it's probably because you haven't signed up for our newsletter.
Stop missing out, and sign up at www.iriss.org.uk/newsletter
Stop missing out, and sign up at www.iriss.org.uk/newsletter
October 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
If you missed out on one of our last 3 sold out events, it's probably because you haven't signed up for our newsletter.
Stop missing out, and sign up at www.iriss.org.uk/newsletter
Stop missing out, and sign up at www.iriss.org.uk/newsletter
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We extend our huge congratulations to Joanna Macdonald, who has been announced as the new National Chief Social Work Advisor and Chief Executive of the new National Social Work Agency.
October 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We extend our huge congratulations to Joanna Macdonald, who has been announced as the new National Chief Social Work Advisor and Chief Executive of the new National Social Work Agency.
Dr Emily Whyte led a session discussing her doctoral work looking at sharing the authentic stories of care experienced young people - without exposing them to harm.
Learn more about her work at buff.ly/HDbHJBJ
Learn more about her work at buff.ly/HDbHJBJ
October 17, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Dr Emily Whyte led a session discussing her doctoral work looking at sharing the authentic stories of care experienced young people - without exposing them to harm.
Learn more about her work at buff.ly/HDbHJBJ
Learn more about her work at buff.ly/HDbHJBJ
Our toolkit: Working with African Diaspora families is designed to help anyone who is part of the social care workforce who wants to deliver best practice to African Diaspora children and families.
Working with African Diaspora families
This toolkit is for anyone who is part of the social care workforce who wants to deliver best practice to African Diaspora children and families…
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October 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Our toolkit: Working with African Diaspora families is designed to help anyone who is part of the social care workforce who wants to deliver best practice to African Diaspora children and families.
And we are sold out again.
Sorry if you didn't manage to book your place. Be sure to sign up to our newsletter to make sure you hear about our future events www.iriss.org.uk/newsletter
Sorry if you didn't manage to book your place. Be sure to sign up to our newsletter to make sure you hear about our future events www.iriss.org.uk/newsletter
October 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
And we are sold out again.
Sorry if you didn't manage to book your place. Be sure to sign up to our newsletter to make sure you hear about our future events www.iriss.org.uk/newsletter
Sorry if you didn't manage to book your place. Be sure to sign up to our newsletter to make sure you hear about our future events www.iriss.org.uk/newsletter
We have added new tickets to our webinar on critical writing for social work.
If you're interested - book your place asap to avoid disappointment.
info at: Info at: bit.ly/3Jabqkk
If you're interested - book your place asap to avoid disappointment.
info at: Info at: bit.ly/3Jabqkk
Analysis and language use in social work writing
Join Iriss CEO Stuart Muirhead to learn about analysis and language use in social work writing
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October 15, 2025 at 9:44 AM
We have added new tickets to our webinar on critical writing for social work.
If you're interested - book your place asap to avoid disappointment.
info at: Info at: bit.ly/3Jabqkk
If you're interested - book your place asap to avoid disappointment.
info at: Info at: bit.ly/3Jabqkk
We sold out! So we've added more spaces. Don't think we can add any more, so if you're interested book now!
Registration for our next skills session webinar is now live!
These always sell out, so move fast!!
Info at: bit.ly/3Jabqkk
These always sell out, so move fast!!
Info at: bit.ly/3Jabqkk
October 14, 2025 at 12:57 PM
We sold out! So we've added more spaces. Don't think we can add any more, so if you're interested book now!