Director&Prof @DClinPsySWales @PsychCardiffuni / 30+yrs NHS/ #BJHP Editor @BPSOfficial/ Research: #HealthPsy #Stigma #Mindfulness #Psychoderm #Autism
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Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 retweeted
The Alternative Handbook 2025/26 is here!
If you're applying to the DClinPsy, this handbook shares insights from 1,470+ current trainees, offering an honest look at what training is really like across the UK.
Download your copy: bps.org.uk/blog/launching-al…
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Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 retweeted
The Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) Apprenticeship programme will continue in England.
We've been lobbying for more funding to be made available since it came under threat earlier this year, so this really is fantastic news.
#PsychologyMatters 👉 bps.org.uk/news/bps-welcomes…
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Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 retweeted
We will no longer be posting from or checking our X account. Thank you to everyone who has connected with us via X /Twitter, we look forward to continuing our connections via our other social media pages below:
Bluesky- bsky.app/profile/dclinpsyswa…
Linkedin- linkedin.com/in/dclinpsy-sou…
Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 retweeted
We're hiring! 📢
We're looking for a Skin Camouflage Practitioner Coordinator to join our team in Wales.
🗣️ A passionate and organised individual
🧳 Hybrid role (home + Bridgend)
💄 Background in makeup, nursing or admin welcome!
Here's more: social.changingfaces.org.uk/…
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Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 retweeted
📣 A new brief early intervention is acceptable to patients after burns to help them adjust to changes to their appearance 📣@ProfARThompson @FuschiaSirois @NIHRresearch
Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 retweeted
Applications for the role of our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Board Chair close this week.
Play a vital role at the BPS overseeing the strategic aims, objectives & actions of our EDI Board.
Apply by: 11 Jun '25.
Members apply here: bps.org.uk/elections-2025
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Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 retweeted
Excellent talks this week at ESDaP/1st World Psychodermatology Congress, in Istanbul.
I presented our research led by @ProfARThompson @fam6 developing a toolkit for parents of children with Epidermolysis Bullosa.
Thank you to @CharityDEBRA for funding and ongoing support.
Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 retweeted
📢 We’re hiring a Programme Coordinator (Band 4) for the Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP) MSc Programme! Cardiff |💼Band 4 | 0.8–1.0 WTE | 🗓️ Permanent
Support trainee psychologists & shape future mental health care in Wales.
🔗 Apply now: jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadv…
Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 retweeted
British Association of Dermatologists living guideline for managing people with alopecia areata 2024
Read more: doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljae385
Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 retweeted
This #psychodermatology PhD position will focus on understanding the link between skin conditions including #ichthyosis and how they affect mental health. By studying the factors that affect mental health we can improve treatments and better support those affected.
New PhD position at @PsychCardiffUni now available with @BGGCardiff and @ProfARThompson examining the association between #genetic #skin conditions and #mentalhealth issues and investigating how best to alleviate the latter
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Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 retweeted
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
@BPSOfficial
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Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 retweeted
Findings from our latest meta-analysis of 51 studies shows that #selfcompassion is protective for psychological distress in people with chronic illness.
👇Read more about our findings in this OA paper published in BJHP @DurhamPsych
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Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 retweeted
👉We are looking to appoint two Psychology Assistants to work on a randomised controlled trial that aims to prevent the onset of depression in teenagers with elevated depressive symptoms.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful team recruiting and assessing participants for the Centre. ☺️
Apply here: bit.ly/19395BR
#PsychologyJobs
Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 retweeted
We’re delighted that Dr Marc Williams and Dr Alison Bennetts will be giving the next seminar on the South Wales Clinical Psychology Programme Seminar Series on Tuesday 28th January. For further information and to register to attend, please visit: eventbrite.co.uk/e/clinical-…
Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 retweeted
One week to go!
We would love to see your work at the conference this year - make sure you submit by the deadline ⬇️
bps.org.uk/event/division-he…
📣 Abstract submission deadline
If you haven't submitted to our Annual Conference 2025, you still have time ⏳
Send us your abstracts for oral presentations, posters, workshops and more!
⬇️ for more details
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Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 retweeted
In 2024, we published over 600 BPS papers.
We’re delighted to highlight our top 10 articles, which include topics like AI in the workplace, clinical psychology formulation, DEI statements, and ADHD.
Discover 2024’s best journals: bps.org.uk/news/our-most-vie…
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Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 retweeted
Self-Guided Talk Therapy May Ease Itch of Eczema #eczema newsmax.com/health/health-ne…
Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 retweeted
Public involvement in research governance can help research gain public trust and be more transparent.
You can find out more about the 'Governance' standard, and reflect on whether you're meeting it here: sites.google.com/nihr.ac.uk/…
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Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 retweeted
🚀 New year, new opportunity? We're hiring a Research Consultancy & Training Fellow/Senior Fellow to join the CBC team! This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on our consultancy, training, teaching & research portfolio.
🔗 Apply by 26 Jan: ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search…
