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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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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.
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The road from crime
23 Apr 2026In this timely and compelling documentary, Allan Weaver, a Scottish ex-offender turned probation officer (author of the book So You Think You Know Me?) asks a simple question: What can we learn from those former prisoners who have successfully “desisted” from criminal behaviour or “gone straight?”
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Using AI wisely: Ethics and effectiveness in social work
20 Mar 2026This skills session is aimed at social work practitioners who have an interest in how AI can and…
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A professional learning ecosystem for social work in Scotland
13 Mar 2026About the author Gillian Ferguson is Doctorate in Health and Social Care Programme Leader at The Open University.…
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Beyond consultation theatre
13 Mar 2026About the author Dr Frank Reilly is an Independent Adviser to the Scottish Association of Social Workers (SASW),…
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Hoarding disorder: towards a unified approach beyond disciplines
19 Jan 2026Key points Hoarding Disorder (HD) exemplifies a ‘wicked problem’ as a complex condition, rooted in psychological, social, and…
