Helping create the conditions for social work and social care to flourish

We aim to help our partners to innovate, to help teams practice effectively, and change social work and social care processes for the better.

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Our services

We understand that every organisation has its own set of challenges. We can work with you to develop a bespoke solution that meets your needs. We take on paid projects in a range of sizes and subjects to help you better support your communities.

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Our innovation model

The partnership, rhythm and processes to expect from working with us on a project.

Our current projects

See updates from our ongoing innovation projects.

Events

See details of our upcoming events as well as recordings from past events.

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The ASPire Hub is a place for everyone working in Adult Support and Protection in Scotland to access and share resources. It is regularly updated and we welcome feedback and new additions!

Our resources

View our resources for working practice, including unpaid carers and specialist practice areas.

Support for practitioners and students

View our resources for working practice, including unpaid carers and specialist practice areas.

Working with adults and older people

Visit the ASPire Hub and explore other resources.

Working with children and families

View our resources for care experienced young people, those transitioning from children to adult services, supporting families and more.

Events

View our resources for working practice, including unpaid carers and specialist practice areas.

22/09/2026 10:00 to 11:30
Online

Ethical commissioning and social care support

Join Iriss Associate Catherine Garrod for an update on where we are now with both national and local implementation of...

01/10/2026 From 13:00 to 14:00
Online

Ageing in the right place - contextualised rural approaches

Building on the concept of personalisation, we consider opportunities for strengthening rural social work practice through contextualisation Using the concepts of...

Past event
20/08/2026 15:30 to 16:30
Online

Social Care Changemakers - Listening Session 20 August

Please be aware this project is aimed at social care, not social work. We are seeking care leaders to please share...