It's almost the last week to apply for our fully-funded Social Work Innovation programme on Relational Possibilities. Watch this video to learn more about it and have a look at our website to apply! buff.ly/lbrann6

The Chief Social Work Officer Annual Report Summary 2024/25 has been published. It provides a high level, national overview of themes, issues, and learning from across 32 local authorities, including key and current activities, developments and challenges. Find it here: bit.ly/4gPMGMU

We're looking for care leaders to join us in discussion sessions to influence a new fully funded care innovation programme. we're running sessions on the 13, 18 and 20 August. Sign up at - www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/iriss-1724...

Applications are open for our free Social Work Innovation Programme! You have 2 weeks to get your application in. Let us know if you want to chat about it first. buff.ly/ryf9R1Q

Does your team fit what we are looking for? Do you know a team that does? Our fully funded Social Work Innovation Programme could be for you. buff.ly/ryf9R1Q

Does your team fit what we are looking for? Do you know a team that does? Our fully funded Social Work Innovation Programme could be for you. buff.ly/ryf9R1Q

You might not call yourself a social work team but our fully funded Social Work Innovation Programme could still be for you? buff.ly/ryf9R1Q

Are you the right fit for our fully funded Social Work Innovation Programme? Do you know someone who is? buff.ly/ryf9R1Q

We're looking for up to six social work teams from across Scotland, who are curious, committed, and ready to explore new ways of developing relational and anti-oppressive practice. info at bit.ly/4fewwes

We are looking for social work partners for a new fully funded programme supporting relational practice. We think this is a really exciting opportunity to be involved with, so please share! More info at: buff.ly/ryf9R1Q

The Hoarding Taskforce Manifesto presents ten clear, actionable asks that could massively improve outcomes for people who hoard and local services. Read it in full here - buff.ly/THZ3RF3

Two brilliant new Commissioning resources: 'Involving Supported People in Commissioning - A guide for anyone involved in commissioning and procurement of social care services' 'Ethical Commissioning Support for commissioners - Working across local authority teams' Both at buff.ly/UkD2a5m

We're looking for social work partners to join us in a fully funded project looking at exploring and strengthening relational practice. If you know any social work professionals that might be interested - please share. More info at: buff.ly/ryf9R1Q

We've a great video primer covering professional curiosity in social work and social care. You can find it on our Professional Curiosity Project page. buff.ly/0jsTsGd

As we are heading towards the end of #GypsyRomaTravellerHistoryMonth, we have a round up video with key information we would like people to take with them into the rest of the year.

For Pride we have a wonderful blog looking at the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ carers. It's a great, illuminating read. Find it at: buff.ly/eVQuXWH

This resource platforms the voices of Gypsy/Traveller communities on notions of identity, and provides practical steps to strengthen social work practice. Find it here: buff.ly/BF0k4fT

More resources for #GypsyRomaTravellerHistoryMonth - reflections on the 2024 Rural Social Work Scotland Forum and full video, which featured a moving presentation from Roseanna McPhee speaking on the ‘tinker housing experiments’ and her experiences as a Scottish Gypsy Traveller. buff.ly/QtQ1czz

There are still spaces available for our webinar for #GypsyRomaTravellerHistoryMonth 23 June - 12:00 to 13:00 - join Davie Donaldson for 'Curiosity before competence:Cultural humility with Gypsy/Traveller families'

Registration is open for two free webinars: 'Curiosity before competence:Cultural humility with Gypsy/Traveller families' 23 June 12 - 13:00 buff.ly/pvumQet... and 'The strengths and pressures of rural social work placements' 25 June 13 - 14:00 buff.ly/4zvonIA...

We have two new reports from our Ethical Commissioning project available now! Working across local authority teams and Involving Supported People in Commissioning – A guide for anyone involved in commissioning and procurement of social care services Available at buff.ly/xv6M8jV

A snippet from our podcast from the archive - 'Gypsy, Roma and Traveller history: Davie Donaldson' for #GypsyRomaTravellerHistoryMonth

Davie Donaldson talks about why #GypsyRomaTravellerHistoryMonth is important, in this podcast from our archives. listen in full at: buff.ly/d63aOq0

To start #GypsyRomaTravellerHistoryMonth we'd love to share this video based on our pictorial history from 2017 that set out to tell the story of Gypsy Travellers in Scotland starting in the 10th century. It is a vivid look at an often ignored history. Find it here - buff.ly/SG7Njk9

Tickets are now available for 'The strengths and pressures of rural social work placements' an online session looking at the challenges and opportunities presented by rural social work placements from the perspective of students, providers and others. 25 June 13:00 More info at: buff.ly/nYUEcDE

Our newly published blog 'Starting is a big step' looks at the first meeting of our Operations Peer Support Group - a space for all operations staff in third sector organisations to come together, share ideas and support one another. Read the piece in full at: buff.ly/abBlYEk

If you missed it the Hoarding Partnership released its manifesto last week. Ten practical, achievable asks for a more effective approach to tackling hoarding behaviours in Scotland.

If you missed it - the Scottish Hoarding Taskforce has released its manifesto. 10 actionable, practical asks that will improve support for people with hoarding behaviours, and help to build unified approached to such a complex and misunderstood problem.

The Scottish Hoarding Taskforce has released its manifesto, with 10 asks for better support for people with hoarding behaviours. 10 clear, actionable and practical asks to help support people with such a commonly misunderstood condition. More at: buff.ly/zhGfWKX

As we continue to improve our new website, we would love to hear any feedback! You can tell us directly here - buff.ly/R0PA5KM Or email us at enquiries@iriss.org.uk