Calling for investment in the mental health workforce
Ahead of next year’s General Election, we have published our first Think Ahead manifesto for urgent transformation of the mental health workforce. Workforce Matters: A Manifesto, shares the often challenging reality of life on the frontline and impact the ongoing workforce crisis is having on people’s care. Developed with mental health practitioners across the NHS […]
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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 […]
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20 Aug / 15News
Devonshire Hall to host Think Ahead’s first Summer Institute
We can today reveal that Devonshire Hall, in Leeds, will host Think Ahead’s inaugural Summer Institute. The venue will welcome between 80 and 100 Think Ahead participants for six weeks in summer 2016 as they begin their exciting journey towards social work qualification. Devonshire Hall provides a state-of-the-art learning environment. This means the venue is […]
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19 Mar / 15News
Think Ahead launched by Care and Support Minister
The Think Ahead programme was officially launched this week by Norman Lamb, the Minister for Care and Support. Speaking at our launch event on 16 March, to over 150 guests including leading figures in health and social care, he announced a government grant of £1.6m to fund Think Ahead. The launch was covered by the […]
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3 Mar / 15News
Applications open for hosting Think Ahead participants
Think Ahead has issued an invitation to Local Authorities and NHS Mental Health Trusts to become host organisations for its participants. In a joint letter to councils and trusts, Think Ahead’s Chair, Prof Dame Carol Black, and Chief Executive, Ella Joseph, say: “We want to partner with people who share our passion for transforming the […]
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8 Jan / 15News
Universities invited to apply to deliver Think Ahead’s academic course
Universities and academic institutions can now apply to deliver the academic elements of the Think Ahead programme, including the post-graduate diploma and master’s degree in social work. Ella Joseph, Chief Executive of Think Ahead, said: “We are looking for a dynamic and innovative academic partner who is excited to be involved in shaping the future […]