# data[].attributes.body
It’s hard to believe you’re leaving. Mostly because we’ve all agreed to live in denial until your last day.

What a joy it’s been working alongside you. You’ve brought such calm, clarity and kindness to the whirlwind of press deadlines, reactive statements, and media mayhem-all with that signature Giles blend of level-headedness, good humour, and excellent hair. You’ve handled everything from ministerial chaos to press drama with a cool head and a well-placed comma. Frankly, we’re not sure how we’ll cope without you. (No pressure superman!)

Swapping PR for social work is no small leap. It’s bold, brave and deeply YOU. We’re so proud of you for following your heart (and slightly terrified for the social work profession when they discover just how good you are). You’re going to make an incredible difference to people’s lives- you already have here.

Go forth and change the world .But don’t forget us when you’re knee-deep in reflective logs and placements. And please know you’ll be missed, not just for your brilliant brain, but for your kindness, your calm, your wit, and your commitment to never using two sentences when one will do.

Wishing you all the love, luck, and low-stress comms inboxes in the world.

With huge affection and admiration, Lisa x

# data[].attributes.headline
Only the best Bar Codes work in Social Work

# data[].attributes.subject
Only the best Bar Codes work in Social Work

# data[].attributes.body
Thanks for being so welcoming in my first few weeks at Turn2us. Great to hear you are moving into Social Work... if the country needs more of anything right now... its talented Social Workers.

Good luck with it and enjoy Champions League football next season!

# data[].attributes.body
It's been a pleasure to work with you, from all those inductions at the start to working out a great process for storytelling contacts. You have such a calm and warm manner which I've always appreciated. Wishing you all the best with your new role - it sounds incredible!

Steph

# data[].attributes.headline
Giles! I can't believe you stayed beyond your first day with the chaos Patrycja, Ems and I brought to the London office! You have done such wonderful work here and thank you for always including our work in Edinburgh and Scotland! It has been so lovely meeting you (and occasionally pretending to be you when people got our names mixed up!) Wishing you all the best for your future in social work :) 

# data[].attributes.subject
Giles! I can't believe you stayed beyond your first day with the chaos Patrycja, Ems and I brought to the London office! You have done such wonderful work here and thank you for always including our work in Edinburgh and Scotland! It has been so lovely meeting you (and occasionally pretending to be you when people got our names mixed up!) Wishing you all the best for your future in social work :) 

# data[].attributes.body
Giles! Really sad to see you leave - time flies as I can remember having lots of inductions together!

I've always so appreciated how willing you are to support me and the team - particularly when press releases come around with short notice.. You've helped me keep partners happy and made my life easier, so thank you. I particularly appreciate it given how snowed under the team is

The world of mental health social work is extremely lucky to have you. It'll no doubt be tough, and so I really admire you making the move and pursuing it, when in some ways it'd be "easy" to stay in what you're so good at here

Thank you for always being interested in the Wycombe score (and not taking the mick) 😂

All the absolute best,

Romy 😊

# data[].attributes.body
It is such a shame to see you leave but sending all the luck for your incredible new career! It really has been a complete dream working with you. Thank you for always being so calm, collected and keen to help. I can only hope the Hackney Half didn't push you over the edge!

Thank you so much for all of your support and for always being such a friendly face in the office too.

I cannot imagine a better person to go into social work and know you will create even more good for people. Very best of luck with all of your training! Claire L

# data[].attributes.body
Dear, lovely Giles

You approach everything with such compassion and care – Turn2us has been lucky to have you 😊

Thank you for always supporting Edinburgh (and for listening to me when things got tough!) - appreciate you very much.

Wishing you every happiness now and always

Ems xx

# data[].attributes.body
Giles!

I am gutted that you are leaving. You have been so great to me since I joined and became your 'buddy'. Always appreciated you.

You have been fantastic to work with these past few months. You are so calm in all situations which is so important for the role. We are doing so well in the press at the mo and that's down to you! You have been a great bridge between our teams and that will be massively missed!

I have no doubt you will be brilliant in your new career. Your calmness, whit and thoughtful approach will be a real asset there too. Good luck with everything. Hope to still have some pints east london way once you've settled in.

# data[].attributes.body
Giles we will miss you a lot. Though we never got to work closely together, I have heard nothing but great things about the work that you do and what's it like to work with you - I feel left out! But I know you have done amazing things for Turn2us and your next chapter will be just as successful I am sure. I have loved getting to know you, you're always delightful.

Take care and please do stay in touch!

Tabarak

# data[].attributes.body
Loved to work and run beside you! Hope you fix mental health in the UK and enjoy loads of live music in the next year!

Nia xx

# data[].attributes.body
Giles I am going to miss you! Thank you so much for helping me ease into my role when I joined and for always being so great to work with. The social work sector is very lucky to have you - please stay in touch! Looking forward to hearing all about your new adventures. Mel x

# data[].attributes.body
You will be very missed Giles! Although we didn’t get the oppuruntiy to work together, in my interactions with you I always thought you were the most thoughtful colleague and ridiculously good at your job! I have no doubt amazing things are coming your way as you start this new chapter!

Wishing you the best,

Radhika ☺️

# data[].attributes.body
You will be so missed, you have been a breath of fresh air. You will be amazing in your next role. Good luck!

# data[].attributes.body
Thank you for always being so on it and supportive Giles, it's been lovely working with you even just for the short time I've been here.

And best of luck with your new career - it's an amazing one and they're lucky to have you!

Vicky x

# data[].attributes.body
I wont forget your help with the Christmas song - remember lovely Jim - that literally showed me how perfect you will be for this next career path. Lucky all the future people that get you looking after them. Hope the training is a joy and you meet some fabulous humans.

Best wishes and thanks for the running too - epic!!

Caroline

# data[].attributes.body
Giles, you've been a joy to work with. Our paths haven't crossed often, but whenever they have, I've always appreciated your calmness - and rumour has it you are very good at your job ;-)

Wishing you all the best for your future career, I've no doubt you're going to smash it!

Simone

# data[].attributes.body
Dear Giles,

We haven't worked together much but you have always come across as a lovely person who is easy to work with. You will be much missed here! Good luck in the social work, it will be great.

Take care, Amy

# data[].attributes.body
Dear Giles, what a pleasure it has been to work with you. I'm so sorry you're going. The quality of the support and preparation you gave me over so many interviews only ever inspired me to do right by you and to do my best. Your calm, expert, determination and value-based approach is something I will always remember. Thank you. Big hugs and massive good luck for your new future.

Tom

# data[].attributes.body
Giles,

Whilst we didn't get the chance to work together much - an early conversation we had when I started reminds me of how keen on bringing teams together and making processes and approaches better for all involved. Everyone I speak to has nothing but amazing things to say about you and I know that will continue on in the world of social work!

Wishing you all the best!

# data[].attributes.body
It has been an absolute delight knowing you way back from our joint induction days. From the few work interactions we have had, I admired how nothing seems to phase you (even GDPR!) and always looked calm and unrushed. Will miss the Toon Army chat but am glad will not have to face you day after the Isak goals!

Wishing you all the best in your studies and change in career direction. And best wishes on your imminent marriage (oops - started rumours! :)

Nimesh

# data[].attributes.body
Giles, I still can't believe you're leaving. It's so hard to imagine the media team without you. I think you joined after me but honestly feels like I don't know a Turn2us without you.

It’s been a pleasure working with you - you’ve always been understanding, supportive and incredibly accommodating with any requests. You’re also exceptionally good at your job, handling everything with such a calm, reassuring presence. We’re really going to miss having you around.

I’m sure you’ll go on to do great things and I wish you all the best in your new career!

Halide

# data[].attributes.body
Giles, it’s been great working with you. Although our paths have rarely crossed I’ve always appreciated your calmness.. and rumour has it, you’re very good at your job 😉

You’ll be sorely missed, but I’ve no doubt you’ll smash your new role. Wishing you all the best for your future career.

Simone

# data[].attributes.body
You have been an absolute legend to work with Giles, one of the most genuine people I have had the joy of working with, one who really cares about the work we do and the people we do it for. You will be missed Giles.

I have no doubt that you are about to ace your new endeavour and come out on top like you always do. Thank you for your time, thank you for your patience and thank you for the calm you bring to every piece we have worked on. It has been a absolute JOY working with you champ.

I wish you all the best and beautiful things that life has to offer,

Christelle

# data[].attributes.body
Great to work with you, Giles! Hope everything goes well with the Masters/ placement and making the new place feel like home!

Keep in touch,

Aisling

# data[].attributes.body
Wishing you all the best Giles! Your course sounds like it will be amazing, and I'm sure you'll smash it! You'll definitely be missed at Turn2us :)

-Sophie E

# data[].attributes.body
"Write something fantastic" says the prompt.

And then the app starts making funny squeaky noises when I hit a typo. Anyway, this is about you, Giles. I don't think I've ever worked with a media 'handler' as supportive, creative, positive and reliable to you. Not to mention your amazing dedication to your job and a rather excellent taste in ancient classic rockers. I'm truly sorry to see you go but hope you'll get at least a few lie-ins and weekends to yourself in your next job. It's been ace and it's really hard to imagine the team without you. My next local radio interview just won't be the same without you running shotgun on the Teams channel next door.

Have a brilliant time in your next chapter

Love

Michael

# data[].attributes.body
Giles!

We poke last week, and I still can’t quite believe you’re leaving especially just as we were finding our rhythm with the PR and Comms work in Middlesbrough! - I remember you jumping off the train to catch the game :)

You’ve been such a fantastic support, helping us share the stories of our work far beyond the local area. Thank you for your patience, proactiveness, and quick responses to my never-quite-straightforward requests.

Wishing you all the very best as you step into this next chapter. I hope it brings plenty of learning, growth, and fulfilment, and that you get to carry that into your future PR and/social work adventures.

Take care, and good luck!

Rose W.

# data[].attributes.body
Giles!

You will be so missed at Turn2us! You've made a massive difference here and it's such a shame to see you go. That being said, huge congrats on getting into the Think Ahead programme and you will be such a brilliant mental health social worker. The world needs more people like you in social work! Wishing you all the best with your training and future :D

# data[].attributes.body
Giles, so sad to see you go! It's been great working with you. You have been a friendly and supportive colleague and I've appreciated your professionalism and your tolerance of my attention to detail! Wishing you all the best in your studies and change of career.

Wey aye, man, good luck!

David

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
GOAL | Tomoki Iwata | Birmingham City 2-2 Newcastle United | Fourth Round | Emirates FA Cup 2024-25

# data[].attributes.body
Giles -

You have been such a fantastic colleague and invaluable member of the media / comms team. Always calm with the best words, enthusiasm and ability to get the best out of (spokes) people.

Thank you so much for all your wonderful work at Turn2us.

We will miss you hugely but know that the world of social work is about to receive an absolute diamond.

Hope your next career chapter is great and do stay in touch.

Viva Giles viva!

All the best

Claire M xxx

# data[].attributes.body
Giles my boy, it's been short but sweet time knowing you. I'd say 'best of luck with the new career path' but that calming energy you have will probably just make you a natural success. I'm sure I'll see you around but until then, take care of yourself and stay frosty!

Tom A

# data[].attributes.body
Giles! You're much better with words than me so perhaps I should get you to write this for me. You've been such a great colleague. A brilliant support when I was in your team, always a calming presence and a positive but pragmatic team member. You're going to be so great in your new career.

Hopefully see you around the breweries, or if you've got time to kill around the Mansfield Road area of Walthamstow do pop by for a cuppa.

All the best,

Ilona

# data[].attributes.body
Hi Giles,

best of luck as you head off to do something amazing! You'll be sorely missed at T2u as a voice of calm and reason in the crazy world of Comms. I have no doubt that these qualities will help you along the social work road, wherever it may take you, and whoever you work with and support along the way. But before that, you get to be a social work STUDENT - so get the prettiest stationery available, soak up all the experience you can, and bask in the glory of going to the library :D

Charlotte

# data[].attributes.body
Been lovely to work with you Giles, thank you for all your support when needed!

Wishing you lots of luck, joy and fulfilment in your next step- you're going to be brilliant at it. And hope you enjoy being more practical than theoretical (despite the gif!)

All best,

Zahra

# data[].attributes.body
Giles, Giles, Giles! Dude, it's been such an enormous pleasure and privilege working with you. Thanks for sharing your positive and calm chi - with me and all of us, during some quite chaotic, challenging and crazy-busy periods. You do it with such grace, plus you're such an open and generous collaborator. As great a PR as you are, I've no doubt you will be an even greater talent working as a social work superhero. We are all so proud and impressed of you making this leap into a new career. I know with your deep care and compassion for people, you will have a massive positive impact on many lives. Smashing it as Turn2us. Narrative Guide. Half marathon. New house. And now embarking on a new learning journey and new career! Amazing. I'll miss working with you but more than that, I'm so excited for what comes next in this, your next chapter. Lots of love and may the force be with you....always! Varun x

# data[].attributes.body
Giles. the GIF says it all. You've been a delight to work with: excellent at your job, incredible team player, and you care so obviously and deeply about what we're trying to do here. I've been so grateful for your emotional intelligence and sensitivity, I know everyone values your calm approach. Needless to say I'm gutted to lose you from the team, full stop, but if you had to be going anywhere, this feels like the perfect fit. Big love and give us a ring if you ever want to move back into the world of press. Emma x

# data[].attributes.body
Best of luck in the world of social work Giles! Our work cross over has been small but I am glad I can at least say I have experienced the massive appreciation we have for your support with PR and Comms with the Middlesbrough Programme. You will be greatly missed at T2U.

Best wishes, Sophia.

# data[].attributes.body
Giles, we will miss you a lot!! However, I am willing to accept this because this is an incredibly exciting step for you and you're going to be doing such important work. You've been great here, you'll be great there and you'll be great wherever your career takes you. Please stay in touch! Lucy

# data[].attributes.body
Good luck Giles! You have been an incredible team mate, always a calm and supportive voice of kindness and reason. You will be sorely missed and the world of social work is lucky to have you! All the best, Henrietta