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ASP Biennial Reports: FAQ
Recently added9 Oct 2026This FAQ document helps with completion of the ASP biennial reports. It is based on questions raised in…
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Scottish Social Work Partnership and the National Social Work Agency: Summary of engagement feedback and materials
16 Sep 2026Iriss were asked to collate and analyse the responses to the Scottish Social Work Partnership (SSWP) Engagement Pack…
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Public protection learning and development project: phase 1 findings report
11 Sep 2026In year 1 of our public protection learning and development project Iriss undertook a mapping exercise to explore…
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Chief Social Work Officer Annual Report Summary 2024/25
21 Jul 2026This report offers a high-level overview of the delivery of social services across the 32 local authorities based on the main themes and areas covered by all 32 Chief Social Work Officer Annual Reports. It is intended to provide a national overview of the social work landscape in Scotland.
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Professional curiosity – video introduction
29 Jun 2026A short animated introductory video on the subject of professional curiosity in social work and social care.
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Learning from supported self-evaluation in Adult Support & Protection: An evaluation of Workstream Four
15 Jun 2026This report presents a summary of key findings from an evaluation into a new initiative to develop skills,…
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Involving Supported People in Commissioning – A guide for anyone involved in commissioning and procurement of social care services
28 May 2026Iriss’s Ethical Commissioning Programme ran a project working with Disabled People’s Organisations and people with lived experience to produce a short, accessible guide for commissioners on involving supported people in commissioning and strategic decision making and planning.
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Ethical Commissioning Support for commissioners – Working across local authority teams
27 May 2026This report is intended to be used as a learning resource for commissioners, and anyone working in the…
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Hoarding Taskforce Manifesto
12 May 2026The Manifesto of the Hoarding Taskforce (Scotland) is aimed at senior leaders in national and local posts in Scotland – Ministers, MSPs, Chief Officer Groups, Integration Joint Boards (IJBs) and Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs) with decision-making power and influence.
