Sue Irwin

Sue is a self-employed gardener, enthusiastic linguist & a mum to 3 children. She experienced repeated & sadistic abuse in childhood and spent 18 years as a service user within the UK's mental health system. Sue now draws upon these experiences to support the training of mental health and social care students attending the University of Worcester. She has worked in peer support roles both in statutory and third sector organisations and is currently involved in a local peer-led support group for people withdrawing from psychiatric medications. Sue is also studying part-time for a Masters degree in Social & Therapeutic Horticulture at Coventry University