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The BPS is celebrating the NHS’s 77th birthday, recognising all the staff who work in the health service and the contribution of psychology, psychologists, and the wider psychological workforce.
The BPS is delighted to announce that this year’s prestigious British Psychological Society Presidents’ Award has been presented to Professor Beth Jeffries.
"It is encouraging to see the government's renewed focus on prevention and early intervention in its aspirations for the NHS. A commitment to bringing mental health support to the doorsteps of ...
Provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is one of the most common complaints received by MPs according to new research. Dr Helena Bunn, Chair of the Division of ...
The British Psychological Society (BPS) is calling for all political parties in Northern Ireland to harness the power of psychology to deliver effective policy that can transform lives for the better.
As part of our Psychology Matters programme, we launched our manifestos for Scotland and Wales ahead of the 2026 elections, and our Policy Pillars document for Northern Ireland. Co-created with our ...
Responding to the government's new Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, President of the British Psychological Society Dr Roman Raczka said: "The introduction ...
We are committed to improving our practices by taking reasonable steps to seek to ensure that our business and our supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.
According to a well-known proverb, patience is a virtue. According to a recent study in the Personality and Social Psychology Review, though, it's actually a coping mechanism that we employ to stop ...
From 30 June 2025, it will be a requirement for all Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (MHWP) working in NHS commissioned healthcare to be registered.
The scheme provides funding for any UK-based lecturers and researchers, who've completed a Doctoral research degree in the last eight years, to visit an academic institution of their choice. You can ...
The BPS is delighted to announce Mike Burton as the winner of the Research Board's Lifetime Achievement award 2025. The Lifetime Achievement award recognises a psychologist who has had an impressive ...