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

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29 Sep / 26

Think Ahead to close in August 2027

Our charity is closing.  Without renewed government funding, we are unable to continue delivering our specialist training programme. Think Ahead was founded in 2014, after an IPPR report highlighted the vital but overlooked role of social work in mental health services.  We’ve championed its transformative potential ever since. Over the past 12 years, we have […]

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 […]