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New webinar: Exploring online harm and abuse of women in a rural context - spaces still available. Gain insight into both the experiences of victim-survivors and the need for awareness, support, and informed responses to online abuse. 21 October 1 to 2:00pm. see: buff.ly/5iqyxFo

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 17h

Our latest piece 'Practice learning story: Martin & The Fab Four' explores real experiences and best practice in supporting people with hoarding behaviours. Read it in full - buff.ly/NVrE2HM

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

If you would like to become our new associate - you have until noon on Friday 2 October to apply. If you're a contractor with a background in data and analysis - we'd love to hear from you. info at: buff.ly/ZK9Oczs

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We've all experienced dry, boring e-learning courses. Our new Introduction to Hoarding module is not that. It features real stories from real people, to tackle the misconceptions many people have around people who hoard. More info at: buff.ly/MV3DBlx

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We have a brilliant piece exploring best practice in action. Where the complexity of hoarding behaviours is recognised and met with relationship and person centred approaches, treating people with dignity and sensitivity. A fantastic read, that we're fortunate to be sharing.

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Practice learning story: Martin & The Fab Four - Iriss

“I was anxious about being evicted from my home” “I get on well with my social worker, I felt listened to and involved in the moving [of my collectibles] and happy with my home” Martin in…

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Too often, services only meet people at crisis point. This animation from Proud Gypsy Traveller CIC reflects on what Gypsy and Traveller community members have been carrying long before they reach services. A strong prompt for teams to reflect on barriers to asking for support. buff.ly/aGi4dTn

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The Weight We Carry

The Weight We Carry is a short animation exploring the often unseen pressures affecting mental health within Romany Gypsy, Irish Traveller and Scottish Gypsy Traveller communities. It was created…

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We have an amazing new course exploring hoarding disorder as a mental health condition. This course developed by Linda Fay helps build a foundational understanding of a commonly misunderstood condition, and features real stories and experiences. Find it here - buff.ly/927zoJe

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Our Iriss Insights are commissioned academic deep dives into topics that can help serve the social care and social work knowledge base - and we're looking for new submissions! If you have a good idea for a topic you can learn more about submitting at: buff.ly/dcIt3VK

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

There are still spaces available for for our next webinar - 'Exploring online harm and abuse of women in a rural context' This session explores the realities of intimate image abuse in rural settings. More info at - buff.ly/KEl7TTD

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We are looking for someone to join the team as our new Data and Analysis Associate. Closing date 2 October. More info at: buff.ly/iAWes0G

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Our Leading chronology improvement tool has had a significant update! Find out more about the changes - and the tool itself at buff.ly/m4US8IF

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

If you would like to join us as our new Data and Analysis Associate - you have until 2 October to apply! More info at: buff.ly/iAWes0G

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Tickets are now available for the new webinar - 'Exploring online harm and abuse of women in a rural context'. This session explores the realities of intimate image abuse in rural settings. October 21, 1 - 2pm. book now: buff.ly/jk7Z2yw

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Join us online October 1 for 'Ageing in the right place - contextualised rural approaches'. Building on personalisation to help people to age in the right place for them with dignity, autonomy and comfort. info at: buff.ly/kdzBqqW

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

There are still a handful of spaces for our next Skills Session! Join us online 22 September for 'Ethical commissioning and social care support'. For more info see: buff.ly/ILjqotW

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We're seeking ideas for our Iriss Insights series. Insights provide a concise and accessible summary of evidence on a topic of interest to the social work or social care workforce, drawing out implications for the workforce, to support good practice or to inform policy. info at buff.ly/xbwyCCf

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We're seeking ideas for Iriss Insights - Iriss

We are commissioning new publications in soicla work and social care for our Insights series.

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

There is still time for you to become our new Associate! If you're a contractor with a background in data and analysis - apply today. More info at - buff.ly/u4gn542

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Our 'Leading Chronology Improvement: Reflection and planning tool' has received a significant update. It now features new sections on Professional Curiosity, strengths stories and ways to make change to name a few. Find it here: buff.ly/07pgm2n

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Our course ‘Ethical commissioning in social care’ has been updated! This is based on the latest changes in legislation and best practice. You can find the course here: buff.ly/kjyFXw2

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A lucky few have seen some of the content for our next Skills Session - and it looks like its going to be a cracker! Join us online for 'Ethical commissioning and social care support' on 22 September - sign up here: buff.ly/ILjqotW

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

We are looking for a contractor Data and Analysis Role Associate to join us! buff.ly/IUxKLZT

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. The theme is Changing the Narrative on Suicide. A call to change how we talk about suicide - to foster a more open discourse where people are encourage to get the support they need.

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We are looking for a Data and Analysis Role Associate to join the team! To learn more about the role see buff.ly/IUxKLZT

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We are looking for a Data and Analysis Role Associate to join the team! To learn more about the role see buff.ly/IUxKLZT

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Still places available for the following webinars! 'Ethical commissioning and social care support' - 22 September, 10am and 'Ageing in the right place - contextualised rural approaches' - 1 October, 1pm More information, including how to book your place on our events page at: buff.ly/E24gFDb

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 07/09/2026

This year the Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care will explore how caregiving shapes identity and a sense of belonging. If you have an idea for an article for the autumn issue, get in touch before the end of September. Find out more: buff.ly/yrqwLkC

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Today is the International Day of Charity. From the UN - 'Charity, when rooted in equity and ethics, is more than generosity: it’s a powerful act of global responsibility.' Read more at: www.un.org/en/observanc...

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International Day of Charity | United Nations

The International Day of Charity was established with the objective of sensitizing and mobilizing people, NGOs, and stakeholders all around the world to to help others through volunteer and…

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The best way to stay up to date with all our events, resources and updates for social work and social care, is to sign up to our newsletter. Sign up at iriss.org.uk/newsletter

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

New webinar - 'Ageing in the right place - contextualised rural approaches' If you're interested in how social workers can help people stay living in a place that's right for them, in a rural context, this is going to be invaluable. Book your place today! 1 October, 1 - 2pm, online via Teams.

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Join Catherine Garrod at our next Skills Session, where she will be exploring the national policy landscape in terms of ethical commissioning, as well as share learning from our Iriss Ethical Commissioning projects. Sign up at: ethical-commissioning.eventbrite.co.uk?aff=social

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We have a new Skills Session exploring ethical commissioning! 22 Sept 10:00am Sign up now! ethical-commissioning.eventbrite.co.uk?aff=social

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. The theme for this year is 25 years on. Still needed. This year marks a somber reminder about how much more work we need to do. #IOAD2026

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

We have two new webinars you can register for today! 'Ethical commissioning and social care support' - 22 September, 10am 'Ageing in the right place - contextualised rural approaches' - 1 October, 1pm More info including how to register your place at: buff.ly/bsmlhbj

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

In two years the ASPire hub has grown from nothing to over 250 curated resources recommended by Adult Support and Protection professionals across a range of professional contexts. Check it out now at iriss.org.uk/aspire

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

If you want to stay up to date with all the latest resources, reports and events from Iriss - the best way is to sign up to our newsletter - at iriss.org.uk/newsletter

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

The ASPire Hubs primary caretaker Jeanette has written a blog reflecting on the inception of the hub for its second anniversary. A personal reflection on the start of what has become an invaluable resource for adult support and protection. Read it here - buff.ly/ZgCqR5f

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Leading To Change are hosting a webinar exploring the importance of using language that is real and inclusive. Featuring Bryony Shannon and Tricia Nicoll from Social Care Future 7 September 11am-12pm, more info at: buff.ly/m2JpNgp

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Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series – Gloriously Ordinary Language | Leading to Change

Bryony Shannon and Tricia Nicoll will introduce Gloriously Ordinary Lives and share the essence of Gloriously Ordinary Language - how we can keep our language real, inclusive and human. We will…

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

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Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series – Gloriously Ordinary Language | Leading to Change

Bryony Shannon and Tricia Nicoll will introduce Gloriously Ordinary Lives and share the essence of Gloriously Ordinary Language - how we can keep our language real, inclusive and human. We will…

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We're looking for care leaders to help us shape an exciting new project with no external funding restrictions by joining us for our final listening session on 20 August at 3:30pm. Sign up at buff.ly/6EgKOvN

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

There is still time to sign up to the webinar '‘I love it, but I hate it’: what young people think about their digital lives?' on 21 Aug at 12. Dr Victoria Jupp Kina will be discussing her research learning about the digital lives of young people, from the young people themselves. buff.ly/KD9GzJh

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The ASPire Hubs primary caretaker (amongst other things!) Jeanette has written a blog reflecting on the inception of the hub for its second anniversary. Read it here - buff.ly/ZgCqR5f

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We have an amazing guest post on working with young people to explore how they feel about their digital lives. There's also a webinar discussing the research and the methodologies used. You can find both at - bit.ly/4fFqvbg

What do young people really think about growing up in an unregulated digital world?

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

We have a really exciting and rare opportunity to design and deliver something totally new with no external funding restrictions - and we're looking for care leaders to help shape it. Learn more about this exciting opportunity and how you can get involved at - buff.ly/AtZxXD1

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Big thanks to to Dr Victoria Jupp Kina for her guest blog on her research into how young people experience and navigate their own online worlds. If you're interested in hearing about the experiences of young people - from young people, sign up to Victoria's webinar. buff.ly/VGZg3MM

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The ASPire Hub is two years old! This is our online collection of Adult Support and Protection resources, submitted by professionals for professionals. Take a look through the resources today! buff.ly/Vo2hncp

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

That was a really, really illuminating discussion, thank you so much to everyone who generously shared their experiences.

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Really important, vital topics getting discussed. If you are a leader in care this might be a great space to share your experiences with us - but also with other people seeing and experiencing the same things you're dealing with.

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