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Applied Psychology in healthcare – realising our full potential.
Dr Sean Harper – Consultant Clinical Psychologist, and Director of Psychology for @NHSGrampian – on the change needed in times of challenge.
bps.org.uk/psychologist/appl…
'We have to stress the value of psychological health in helping people to remain physically & psychologically well.'
Dr Lynne Taylor on her role in the @scotgov 'Raising the profile of the value and role of psychological approaches.'
#PsychologyMattersbps.org.uk/blog/psychology-m…
ALT Quote reads: Psychology matters because, you can’t have good health without psychological health. Dr Lynne Taylor,
The Scottish Government’s Principal Psychology Advisor. Photo of Dr Lynne Taylor. Psychology Matters and BPS logos.
DCP is delighted to announce the joint winners of the Award for Trainee Research Excellence. Congratulations to Dr Daniel Edge and Dr Tom Cawthorne.
@BPSOfficial@DCPPreQual
Read more about them and their work here bps.org.uk/news/trainee-rese…
DCP are delighted to announce that there are 2 joint winners of its May Davidson Early Career Award. Congratulations to Dr Faye Nikopaschos and Dr Sarah Parry , very well deserved 🎉 @BPSOfficial . More info
bps.org.uk/news/may-davidson…
Important new BPS/ DCP guidance on skills required to provide psychology care with adults suffering from cancer. If you are interested in the field please check it out and share with colleagues
@BPSOfficialbps.org.uk/news/guidance-pub…
How do you rebuild your life after serious mental illness?
Tonight we visit a @SAMHTweets assisted living facility to find out how they support those with severe and enduring mental health issues to live independently
📺 STV & stv.player.tv @ 10.40pm
Our annual application event for those applying to the dclin who hold a marginalised identity is back on the 24th October. Register here eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-ap…
bps.org.uk/event/dclinpsy-ap…
FREE
This application networking event is your opportunity to come and discuss DClinPsy applications in an informal forum.
The PQG committee will be available for you to drop-in with questions you might have about your application.
Come and chat with us
We continue to support free access in Scotland to the @SolihullAproach online resources for parents & carers. Develop nurturing & supportive relationships between carers & children to improve wellbeing. Use code 'TARTAN' at inourplace.co.uk#WorldMentalHealthDay
Really pleased to see this joint statement from @BPSOfficial with partner bodies on the importance of mental health support for NHS and Social Care staff . Caring for those who care for others bps.org.uk/news/professional…
We are excited to launch four new TURAS modules titled ‘A Psychological Approach to Understanding Suicide and Suicide Prevention’ written by Professor Rory O’Connor and Dr Karen Wetherall at Glasgow University. Available on Turas Learn - learn.nes.nhs.scot/64773@suicideresearch
Did you know people with learning disabilities and mental health difficulties benefit from psychological therapy?
Learn how to support someone to get the best out of therapy. These tips are part of our new module - Essentials of LD vimeo.com/933646553#LearningDisabilityWeek
It's vital the next govt addresses the underlying causes of ill-health & inequalities for older people &:
"sufficiently funds mental health services to ensure equal access." Dr Natasha Lord
Hear from key contributors to our #PsychologyMatters manifesto: bps.org.uk/news/psychology-m…
ALT “Our population is ageing, and it is vital therefore that older people have access to services that are targeted at their needs.” Dr Natasha Lord, BPS Faculty of Psychology of Older People Chair. Photo of an elderly couple sitting on the sofa leaning on eachother for support and looking sad/worried Psychology Matters logo BPS logo.