Case studies

Four stories that beautifully illustrate what everyday leadership looks like from the frontline - and the difference it can make to the lives of people that are supported.

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

A short animation that tells the story of The Drumchapel Early Years Network (DEYN).

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.

Olivia Ndoti from the Women's Asylum Support Housing (WASH) project talks to social work students about having No Recourse to Public Funds.

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.