We have received this message from Rasa Mikelyte: My colleagues and I at the University of Kent are carrying out a project which aims to enhance trans* awareness in social work education and practice. In order to do so in a way that is the most relevant, we would like to hear from people of trans* history about their experiences of support or input from social workers and their recommendations. The voices of trans* service users will play an instrumental part in how trans* awareness training workshops for social work students and practitioners are designed.

I have attached the flyer below and I can also mail out hard copies of the flyer upon request.

Who can take part in confidential interviews?

•                     By trans* individuals we refer to all of the identities within the gender identity spectrum, other than cisgender man and cisgender woman

•                     Only people aged 18 or over can take part. However, we are keen to speak to parents/carers/family members of trans* individuals under 18 who have experienced social work input together with them

•                     We are specifically looking for participants with experience of social work input in England; this is because social work is configured and delivered differently in other countries both within and outside of the UK.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch with any questions. You can also find us on Twitter: @TheTransAwaren1