Andreena is a writer, poet, and lived experience speaker. She speaks passionately and accessibly about intersectionality, discrimination, authenticity, and allyship. We had a great chat with her about her book Charred – A survivor speaks her truth to inspire. Did you know that charred wood is actually stronger? Neither did we! As Andreena explained, the… Continue reading Featured poet: Andreena Leeanne
poempoemspoetryWe’re delighted to feature this poem by David Gilbert. As well as being a poet, David is a leading thinker and doer in the field of patient and public engagement – co-founder of The Centre for Patient Leadership, and Director of InHealth Associates. He is a former mental health service user and has 35 years… Continue reading Featured poet – David Gilbert
poempoemspoetryA poem by our Vice Chair Graham Price, about the research project he is involved in with Birmingham and Bristol Universities. The research will examine what difference social workers make to older people and carers’ lives and how they do this. (Find out more about the Social Work with Older People research). We’re looking to… Continue reading For the better
poemspoetryMany thanks to poet Francesca (who also writes under the pen name Emma Price, for sharing this blog and two poems with us). If you enjoy poetry, art, music, and theatre from diverse and excluded communities, then sign up to our Hear Me out ebulletin. My mum always jokes that I started writing before I… Continue reading Featured poet: Francesca Frawley
poempoemspoetryTony Demoncy is a disabled poet and artist. A survivor of bullying, child sex abuse, psychiatric abuse and other traumatic events, he grew up in a house filled with books and art, and has read avidly on topics ranging from Science, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Disability Rights, and more. When a child, Tony’s mother tried to… Continue reading Featured poet and artist: Tony Demoncy
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