Week 6:
Tasks:
✅ Optional Extension Activity
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Interview someone who works in a care setting (if possible) or research a career of interest in the NHS or social care.
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Write a short profile of the job, including required skills, responsibilities, and challenges.
Further reading, watching and listening tasks:
Reading:
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Mind – How to Support Someone: Advice for family and carers.
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Samaritans – Young People Support: Guidance for young people helping peers.
Watching:
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TED Talk: “There’s No Shame in Taking Care of Your Mental Health” – Sangu Delle: Powerful talk on emotional strength.
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Anna Freud Centre – Mental Health and Young People: Educational mental health awareness videos.
Listening:
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Mental Health Foundation Podcast: Practical mental health support and advice.
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Social Work Stories Podcast: True stories from social work, with insight on mental health support roles.