As part of BASW's original content to mark and celebrate Black History Month, members have been encouraged to give their thoughts on Black people's experiences in social work, framed in a wider and historical context
It’s been 15 years since we first met. I remember how worried your midwife was when she referred you. You were pregnant, street homeless and dependent on drugs.
Lindsey Young, Mental Health Officer and SASW Committee Member, reflects on her past social work practice and what she has learned when supporting people living in poverty.