Why Social Work Identity Matters - reflections from Professional Leads in North East and Yorkshire NHS Trusts

Posted by: Robert Lewis, Soyeb Aswat, Paula Swift, Jacqui Hooley, Fran Ashton and Simon Owens, Posted on: 23 February 2026 - Categories: Care and support, Mental health, Our profession, Recognition, Viewpoint

Introduction by Robert Lewis In this guest blog we hear from a group of mental health social work leaders from the vibrant North East and Yorkshire NHS Trusts’ Social Work Community of Practice.  Many remain unaware that social workers are an increasing presence in NHS mental health services. With their values and rights-based approaches, social …