Supporting the approved mental health professional network
We are delighted to be supporting the approved mental health professional network. In partnership with PCH (which is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care) we are working with five local authorities, we are embedding the National Service Standards to improve service delivery for people. Alexia Fenwick, Professional Development Lead explains: “Approved mental health […]
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22 Apr / 16News
BASW Chief Executive welcomes Think Ahead participants
Last Saturday, 16 April, represented a landmark moment for Think Ahead, with our 2016 participants gathering together for the first time at our Cohort Launch Event. In addition to meeting their fellow participants and our experienced Consultant Social Workers, the cohort heard from Ruth Allen – a Think Ahead board member and the newly appointed […]
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26 Mar / 16In the media
BBC features Think Ahead’s future plans
Think Ahead has been featured across the BBC today, with our Joint Chief Executive Natalie Acton appearing on BBC Breakfast television, BBC Radio 5 Live, and BBC West Midlands. BBC Breakfast also included interviews with Jack Buckler, who is set to join the Think Ahead programme this summer, and Lee Brookes, who has used his lived […]
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16 Mar / 16In the media
Think Ahead featured in the Guardian
To mark World Social Work Day 2016, the Guardian have published a supplement to their main paper titled ‘Social work at the frontline’ including a number of stories about the crucial role social workers play around the world. It includes a double-page spread on Think Ahead’s work to strengthen mental health social work. The piece includes […]
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15 Feb / 16In the media
Think Ahead participant’s diary featured in the Guardian
A Think Ahead participant, who is due to start the programme this summer, has shared a week-long diary with the Guardian detailing their volunteering with young carers. The piece, which is part of the Guardian’s series of “secret diaries” from people working in health, shares the author’s work as a mentor to young people who […]
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29 Jan / 16News
Partner sought to help evaluate Think Ahead’s impact
We want the Think Ahead movement to have a transformational effect on mental health, improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities. So it’s crucial that we measure our impact, to understand whether we’re achieving our goals. Our impact will come in a variety of different ways. We aim to bring exceptional people into mental […]
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25 Jan / 16In the media
The Times: Think Ahead is “one of the most competitive graduate training schemes”
Think Ahead is featured in an article in today’s Times newspaper. The piece reveals that 2,338 students and graduates applied last autumn for the 80 to 100 places on Think Ahead’s first cohort, starting this July. At more than 23 applicants per place, that makes Think Ahead one of the most competitive graduate programmes in the country. […]
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2 Dec / 15News
Think Ahead application deadline announced
We can today announce the closing date for applications to join our 2016 cohort. The deadline to submit your application is 23:59 on Wednesday 16 December 2015. Think Ahead’s Recruitment Director Ivan Wise said: “We’ve been delighted by the number of applications we’ve received. I’d like to thank all of the students, graduates, and career-changers […]
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10 Oct / 15News
World Mental Health Day: Stephen Fry encourages graduates to apply to Think Ahead
In our first ever film, released today, Stephen Fry urges people who want “a job that’s both rewarding and challenging” to “do something remarkable” by applying to Think Ahead. We were thrilled when Stephen agreed to be involved, and earlier today he tweeted that he was happy to help. I was delighted to be a part […]
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7 Oct / 15News
Think Ahead involved in 50 university events this autumn
The Think Ahead recruitment team is gearing up for a full season of university visits over the autumn term. We’ll be visiting 28 different institutions and attending over 50 events in the next eight weeks, offering students and graduates the opportunity to learn more about our programme. We are holding a number of different events around the country, ranging […]
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1 Sep / 15News
Applications for Think Ahead now open!
As reported by the Independent on Sunday this weekend, applications to join our first cohort in 2016 have now opened. Today, Think Ahead is asking you to consider if you’re remarkable enough to take a fast-track route into one of the country’s most rewarding and challenging professions. Over the coming months we’ll be recruiting exceptional […]
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30 Aug / 15News
Think Ahead announces regional locations for participants
We have today announced the regions in which our first cohort will train and work. Participants will join Local Authorities and NHS Trusts across England, with most joining host organisations in the Midlands, South East, and London, and further places set to be available in Yorkshire and the North East. As part of our selection […]
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30 Aug / 15News
University of York announced as Think Ahead’s academic partner
The University of York will co-design and deliver the academic elements of Think Ahead’s programme, it was announced today. Working collaboratively with experts in mental health and social work, and with input from experts at the University of Central Lancashire, the leading Russell Group university will team up with Think Ahead to develop an innovative […]