Iriss

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 on our site.

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.

Read 'Practice learning story: Martin & The Fab Four' at - https://iriss.org.uk/blog/practice-learning-story-martin-the-fab-four/

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 - https://courses.iriss.org.uk/group/15

14/08/2026

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.

13/08/2026

We're currently undertaking our first of three 'listening sessions' where we're speaking to care leaders about a new exciting project!

If you would like to get involved in one of the next sessions you can learn more about the project and sign up on our website.

We are looking for leaders in care to join us for an exciting, new and fully funded programme, looking at driving innovation in care.

10/08/2026

We're looking for care leaders to help us shape an exciting new project with no external funding restrictions.

Learn more about the project, including how to get involved and further details in this new blog post.

https://iriss.org.uk/blog/social-care-changemakers/?utm_source=social

07/08/2026

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:
https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/social-work-social-care-and-health-spotlight-series-gloriously-ordinary-language/?utm_source=iriss

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 explore why ‘ordinary’ is essential and discuss the power of words in all our lives.

06/08/2026

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 - https://bit.ly/4fFqvbg

29/07/2026

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 - https://iriss.org.uk/blog/social-care-changemakers/?utm_source=social

29/07/2026

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!