My partner and I were having this conversation just this morning. The way we communicate with service users needs to change. Being turned away and made to feel like a lost cause only serves to further fuel crisis. We should know this …

If you work in inpatients then PLEASE take some time today to create a safe space for staff, and patients ESPECIALLY to openly discuss last nights Panorama

Stunned that I have been offered 3 interviews for this years #Dclin entry. I'd be so grateful for any Plymouth or Exeter trainees who would be happy to share their experiences of the course and interview.

Preparing for a session with a young person using the DNA-v model… very excited to step into our noticer with some sparkly slime mindfulness 🤩

Are you a clinical psychologist with experience of providing evidence for Personal Independence Payments? Research help request here… @PsychSocChange Division of Clinical Psychology

The further I go into Clinical Psychology training, the clearer it is that the best intervention for poor mental health is not therapy, but better housing security and policy.

Popped into the art for climate change exhibit at GHT Southampton this morning

How I looked when I answered the call to say I’d been offered a place on the DClin this year - hair full of shampoo having jumped out of the shower. Over the moon!

Sitting in the sun and reading about the way the ocean impacts our minds. A little moment of bliss

Bring on the Pecha Kucha sessions! We now hear from Sean Kelleher with a brilliant presentation on Improving Staff Clinical Competence in Caring for LGBTQ+ Patients in the Paediatric Emergency Department through Online Education, Abstract 428, RCPCH23

After a bit of a palava with the printing, my poster is up at the RCPCH conference in Glasgow. Enjoying chatting with colleagues from all over about the role of psychology and peer support in diabetes care.

"I believe the police were held to unsuitable legislation, guidance and training, and lacked compassion." Support #HearMeSpeak - António Ferreira's important new campaign to change the way the police respond to someone experiencing a mental health crisis. Watch to find out more👇

It’s been a big day! Academic poster presentation done, networking with like mines Health care professionals at the RCPCH23 and I’ve just firmed in my decision to choose Plymouth DClinPsyc course and declined my other offer. Someone open the bubbles! 🥂

Sitting at a Diabetes conference and hearing that the most deprived family house holds would have to spent over 50% of their household income on food to meet guidelines on healthy eating. A health issue or a social justice issue?