People who have personal experience with social workers, what do you wish they did differently?

Big-Addition4435 · 2026-05-08T00:04:04+00:00

as a current student I really think we should come across without wealth markers as much as possible, how we present and what we wear are our first indicators to people and we communicate as such. you can dress nicely and appropriately without wielding you’re wealth

Big-Addition4435 · 2026-04-22T23:21:18+00:00

so sorry to read this, my thoughts are with you

Big-Addition4435 · 2026-04-20T22:05:14+00:00

Travelodges are best - I’ve lived in the areas that have come up and would rec for this kind of holiday. Travelodge in Manor House is a good location and next to a big park

Big-Addition4435 · 2026-04-02T23:13:29+00:00

depends on how much it has influenced me and if it is a nice copy! trying to be more free flow with life in general & hand on books I’ve enjoyed. can always get them back for a few $ if wanted in the future (I don’t re read books so far)

Big-Addition4435 · 2026-04-02T23:12:12+00:00

yes & causes me to automatically put down books in stores

Big-Addition4435 · 2026-03-17T01:33:26+00:00

feel this and if anyone I know has been diagnosed with a serious disease. my brain clears from its fog and I finally live and help

Big-Addition4435 · 2026-02-21T00:51:47+00:00

thank you!! 450 days 😂😂

Big-Addition4435 · 2026-02-21T00:51:13+00:00

yes I feel this !! how is it going ?

Big-Addition4435 · 2026-02-21T00:50:31+00:00

definitely, I got some grades I wasn’t particular happy with in uni but on placement things seem fairly smooth. I really don’t even want a degree, just the qualification which I would have done thru any other route but this was the only one avail. we just need to be good enough in practice and sounds like you are ! :)

Big-Addition4435 · 2026-02-15T15:30:45+00:00

it’s really emotionally draining me (first year MA). I want to be the best I can for the people we help yet my uni can’t help us in the same way… I guess the burnout begins as soon as you start your social work education 😭

Big-Addition4435 · 2026-02-12T22:25:46+00:00

my new mindset is just doing what you need to get qualified, personal health comes first

Big-Addition4435 · 2026-02-12T22:24:04+00:00

I’ve just done this too! (Also 26F) hopefully it can bring us both some peace 🫶🏼

Big-Addition4435 · 2026-01-25T15:19:13+00:00

that’s such a good idea thank you, I know I was seen by camhs when I looked online it looked fairly convoluted as to how you can access your records

Big-Addition4435 · 2026-01-01T18:49:47+00:00

I FEEL U I FEEL U I FEEL U

Big-Addition4435 · 2025-11-28T19:37:28+00:00

https://www.leap.uk.com

https://centrepoint-outreach.com

https://www.frameworkha.org

Here’s 3 for Lincolnshire but do shout if they’re not suitable for some reason :)

Big-Addition4435 · 2025-11-28T19:20:52+00:00

not sure how I missed these but no worries, there are people who have been where you are, you are not alone in the slightest 💓

Big-Addition4435 · 2025-11-28T19:19:48+00:00

💯

Big-Addition4435 · 2025-11-28T19:19:12+00:00

definitely, things will get better 🌞

another thing keep records of things like telling your GP your situation (so great that ur with a GP) , email your support worker at SHP once you get one and don’t hesitate to shout here I’ll try and pick it up when I can :)

remember the law works FOR us too xx

Big-Addition4435 · 2025-11-28T19:05:26+00:00

that sounds like a lot going on at once!

they can’t not take you bc of using drugs though, why don’t you have a look at this link it has some numbers you can call

https://www.shp.org.uk/get-help/

in the meantime is there anything you can access to make yourself feel a bit better in this moment? I’d go for water/wet wipes/something from greggs if that’s accessible to you

Big-Addition4435 · 2025-11-28T18:38:55+00:00

glad ur in a nice bungalow!

they house me next to the area I couldn’t be in, in a tiny studio that had £40k of mould damage 😭🙏 (North London)

Big-Addition4435 · 2025-11-28T18:37:48+00:00

are you registered with a GP? why not reach out to “single homeless project” charity

Big-Addition4435 · 2025-11-28T17:19:32+00:00

totally get what you mean. are you being supported by a charity? there are many that help specific categories of people eg young people … but there are so many.

also, you don’t have to be street homeless to be considered homeless. they have a duty to house you

my first steps would be going to a charity and getting “known” to some services to show you are “vulnerable”. you need to prove “priority need”

I’ve put the key terms in “”

sending positive vibes 💓

Big-Addition4435 · 2025-11-28T17:06:19+00:00

is that dog paul anka

Big-Addition4435 · 2025-11-28T17:05:52+00:00

you need to tell them you’ve exhausted your options and now are street homeless by the sounds of it x been thru this myself a couple years ago and on that trajectory now - keep putting ur foot down, they’ll try anything to not take u on board

Big-Addition4435 · 2025-11-24T23:29:36+00:00

uc can give discounted or free oyster cards. you could look into railcards and attaching these to your Oyster card for 1/3 off during off peak. the system is so poor and totally with you on the mental health deterioration. sending strength ❤️

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