Alex Greenchester is a social worker, AMHP (approved mental health professional) and BIA (best interest assessor). Alex completed their MA in social work at Goldsmiths in 2008 and they have worked in several roles for a local authority since that time, including working with older adults, in child protection, in mental health services, emergency duty teams and with the South East London Teaching Partnership. Alex currently works as a senior manager in an NHS trust, leading on community mental health teams from a service improvement perspective.
Guide to help social workers in all roles have greater knowledge and awareness of diverse sexualities and gender/ LGBTQ+ people and feel more confident in giving appropriate support and safeguarding that takes into account sexuality and gender.