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Social Work Matters

Social work matters – but it’s continuously undervalued and overlooked.

Find out about our campaign for more mental health social workers.

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28 Jul / 25

Why social workers are vital for mental health services

Lyn Romeo, Think Ahead Trustee and former Chief Social Worker for Adults, explains why social workers are vital for mental health services and supports our #SocialWorkMatters campaign – to ensure that everyone with severe mental illness has access to a mental health social worker. Nation’s mental health crisis At this year’s British Association of Social […]

30 Apr / 25

News about Think Ahead’s future funding

We’re sad to share news that the Department of Health and Social Care has decided not to continue funding the Think Ahead programme for the 2026 Cohort and beyond. Our 2025 Cohort – due to start this summer – will go ahead as planned. We are extremely disappointed with this decision. The Think Ahead programme […]