User involvement in social work education

Story that illustrates how universities can work with external organisations to ensure that the voices of care experienced young people inform social work.

This is one of seven stories, showcasing what service user and carer (SUAC) involvement in social work education looks like, what makes it work and what benefits it brings. It has a significant role to play in shaping the next generation of practitioners.

Why service users and carers think this matters, and what they hope for, what students got out of these sessions and reflections on the sessions.

Story of role-play sessions held between social work students at the University of Strathclyde and members of the service user and carer group.

Social work students at GCU take part in a session for their Working with Law and Ethics module, No Recourse to Public Funds.

Reflection by students on their experiences of how engaging directly with service users impacted on their learning.

Sandy Sieminski, Jenny Bew and Alice Bradley share their learning and reflections on the importance of service user and carer involvement in critical reading.