Data and impact

We’re proud to be training the next generation of specialist mental health social workers. Here you can see the data behind our cohorts and impact our programme and trainees are having.

  • 973

    Specialist mental health social workers trained with us since 2014.

  • 42,000

    People living with mental health needs supported by our trainees.

  • 92%

    Training partners report a positive impact on their organisation.

The Class of 2023

We’re delighted to have welcomed our new trainees on to the programme. Below you'll find some data about who's making up this year's cohort.

  • 32yrs

    The average age of our trainees.

  • 21%

    Identify as men.

  • 26%

    Identify as Black, Asian or from ethnically diverse backgrounds.

  • 10%

    Are disabled.

  • 28%

    Qualified for free school meals when they were children.

  • 53%

    Are the first generation in their family to go to university.

  • 7%

    Are joining us from university.

  • 33%

    Are changing careers.

  • 50%

    Are joining us from health and social care roles.

Further information

You can find further details about our previous cohorts in the following tables.

You may also be interested to see comparative data, where available, from NHS benchmarking network about social workers in mental health services across England.