Mental health social work is about giving people hope that they can recover in whatever way is meaningful to them.
Amy 2022 trainee
There’s no doubt that the work we’re doing is really impactful.
Sanjiv 2023 trainee
I’ve come to appreciate that this is about sussing things out together. Meeting a person’s needs at their pace.
Izzy 2022 trainee
The best bit of my job is building relationships and working with people who are quite marginalised
Jamie 2023 trainee
There’s lots to do and it can be stressful, but it's a genuinely important job.
Ben 2022 trainee
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LGBTQ+ History Month: Social change and activism
LGBTQ+ History Month is an important month in acknowledging the advancement of LGBTQ+ equality and the impact this had on many people’s lives across the years. This year’s theme of social change and activism feels especially relevant to social work, which as a profession has always been a force for social change. Working with LGBTQ+ […]
Announcing our new Trustees
We’re thrilled to announce the addition of two new trustees joining our board. Lyn Romeo CBE and Steve Oldfield CB have now joined our board, alongside Peter Hay CBE, our new Chair of the Board. Philippa Mariani, CEO said “We are delighted to welcome Lyn Romeo and Steve Oldfield to our board. Respected experts in […]