extraordinary moments and hopeful disruption in professional spaces
spoken word on the care system
Watch Michael Clarke ‘Care Leaver’ turn ‘Care Changer’ in this short film of his powerful and moving spoken word in front of social workers.
“I can be pretty creative when it comes to transforming thinking with feelings ”
Over the last 15 years within the care service I had unknowingly absorbed all I could about the procedures, the way in which staff and young people would engage. Starting off with me feeling powerless, useless and without love to completely loving myself for what I had overcome, to understanding how useful I, my story and my actions truly are and to finally realise how powerful I really am.
alice teaching social workers to how to dance
Watch Alice take her message to the heart of the local authority in this short film
Let us introduce you to Alice, an 87 year old Ghanaian women, who came to London in the 1950s. Alice worked hard for a pharmaceutical company and worked long hours in the garments trade supplying bags for Marks and Spencer’s stores. When she lost her husband in 2011 Alice felt devastated and lonely. However, Alice really tried. She had worked as a long-term caretaker in the block of flats opposite in Coram Street and the neighbours respected her. When she had a visit from an Integrated care social worker, he learned about Alice’s life , the support she had around her and suggested a family group conference (FGC). Where upon Alice’s flair for dancing and teaching social workers about the value of community emerged!