S3E5 - Sarah Thompson-Cook on what it takes to work in mental health services

Talking Salford is joined by mental health practitioner Sarah Thompson-Cook for an honest chat about mental health nursing in 2026 and how her time at Salford has inspired her career.Sarah, who came to study at Salford as a mature student, reflects on her experience of the healthcare sector, details why working in mental health can be 'the best job in the world' and how she ended up then working as a lecturer.Sarah also reflects on her late diagnosis of ADHD and autism in her 40s, how it spurred on her to champion neurodiversity and why she decided to set up community group, More in Common Salford in response to anti-immigration protests across England.For all those considering a career in mental health nursing, this is a must-listen about the benefits and challenges it presents!Talking Salford is an official podcast from The University of Salford. All episodes are available on all podcasting platforms.CREDITSHosted and edited by Loughlan CampbellProduced by Sophie Pease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.