'I just wanted to write to thank you for your contribution to the MASW teaching last week. The feedback from the students was, as usual, extremely positive. They really appreciated the way …and …. were able to put across their views and reflect on their experiences and were fascinated by what you told them about 4 Winds’ approach. A few of my tutees told me in a meeting a couple of days later that they are now thinking of working in mental health services on the strength of that session! It really is a privilege having this input into our course, and I am very grateful for …. and …..’s courage and generosity. I’m delighted that we still managed to have this session despite the challenges of social distancing! I hope we can keep this connection going for many years to come – it’s such a valuable component of the course.'

‘I am writing to thank members of 4Winds who came to present to a group of 48 students on the first Year of the MA in Social Work Course at Cardiff University. The contribution from both members and staff of 4 Winds was excellent. Indeed students have already reported to the Care Council for Wales how much they appreciated their input and rate their visit as one of the most important element of their learning. I was present at their presentations and was impressed by the quality of what they had to say. It was clear that members and staff of 4Winds were well prepared. They spoke clearly and professionally and gave an excellent picture of what it is like to experience mental ill health and what both helps and hinders the journey to recovery. It was evident that 4Winds as an organisation plays an important part in that recovery journey. For students they could see the importance of a recovery approach and could see how important 4Winds is as co-production partners to their members but with us here at Cardiff University too. For the MASW Programme at Cardiff University 4Winds is an important partner.’