Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙

Director&Prof @DClinPsySWales @PsychCardiffuni / 30+yrs NHS/ #BJHP Editor @BPSOfficial/ Research: #HealthPsy #Stigma #Mindfulness #Psychoderm #Autism

[Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 @ProfARThompson]

I'll be starting to use bluesky soon @profandrewthompson.bsky.social - do please visit me there if you are also using that platform.

[Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 @ProfARThompson]

British Journal of Health Psychology Call for Papers: Applying Health Psychology to Appearance and Body Image Associated with Visible Difference https://t.co/5JoU1zlR8c

[British Psychological Society @BPSOfficial]

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: https://t.co/7qGjvIY6Hj

[Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 @ProfARThompson]

I'm looking forward to presenting about psychosocial issues associated with EB with @OliviaHughes at #BDNG2025. Thank you to the BDNG for the invitation and thank you to #DEBRAUK for all of the support provided to the EB community

[Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 @ProfARThompson]

Here's the #BJHP call for visible difference related research and reviews. We're grateful for all reposts https://t.co/XLyXbIca6t

[Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 @ProfARThompson]

After seeing such a great range of relevant research at recent conferences (e.g. @ehps2025 & the annual @divhealthpsych) & knowing that this topic is relevant to the work of many health & other applied psychs/interdisciplinary researchers we hope to attract a good range of papers

[Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 @ProfARThompson]

Call for #BJHP special issue on: Applying Health Psychology to Appearance and Body Image Associated with Visible Difference below: Please share @divhealthpsych @EHPSociety Abstract submission deadline: 1/11 2025
Manuscript submission deadline: 1/4 2026 https://t.co/XLyXbIca6t

[Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 @ProfARThompson]

Call for #BJHP special issue on: Applying Health Psychology to Appearance and Body Image Associated with Visible Difference below: Please share @divhealthpsych @EHPSociety Abstract submission deadline: 1/11 2025
Manuscript submission deadline: 1/4 2026 https://t.co/XLyXbIca6t

[Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 @ProfARThompson]

For news about our forthcoming open event next month and for all future news see below for the best way to follow the DClinPsy South Wales

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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- https://t.co/siNf1Iq21z
Linkedin- https://t.co/9gr0xPGmQj

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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 👉 https://t.co/mHJ5KURrbd

[Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 @ProfARThompson]

Please check out our call for articles for a special edition of clinical psychology forum focused on Wales - details in the forthcoming issue and below. Closing date for articles 14/11/25.

[Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 @ProfARThompson]

@divhealthpsych @DCPWales Lecturer in Psychology (Teaching & Research) at Cardiff University https://t.co/L7eyBWUw3M

[Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 @ProfARThompson]

Please note the @DClinPsySWales is 9n bluesky. When u get around to it I'll be following

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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- https://t.co/siNf1Iq21z
Linkedin- https://t.co/9gr0xPGmQj

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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- https://t.co/siNf1Iq21z
Linkedin- https://t.co/9gr0xPGmQj

[Changing Faces @FaceEquality]

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: https://t.co/16W4z5G0vO

[Dr Laura Shepherd @LauraSh04038989]

📣 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 💙 @ProfARThompson]

We are looking forward to this! Advance thanks to everyone setting time aside to attend and celebrate with current and former colleagues and friends.

[DClinPsy South Wales 💙 @DClinPsySWales]

🎉 We’re nearly there!

18 June at @cardiffuni to celebrate 50 years of Clinical Psychology Training in South Wales!
🎶 Music, 📸 photos, 🧁 cupcakes, 🧠 discussion & more! #DClinPsy50🗓️ 4–8pm - Centre for Student Life
Registration closed 4 tickets email [email protected]

[British Psychological Society @BPSOfficial]

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: https://t.co/NmYKgFyW3f

[Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 @ProfARThompson]

Great opportunity to work as the chief AHP for Wales.. This is an important role - please share widely @ACP_UKCAN @UKDCP @DCPWales @divhealthpsych - details can be found here: https://t.co/KKM1aZYIVz

[Ruth Crowder @RuthCr]

Fantastic opportunity to work as Chief AHP in Wales
https://t.co/20qm8tkSHC @AHP_Cymru

[Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 @ProfARThompson]

Finally a little advance notice of some of our forthcoming special issue calls... @divhealthpsych

[Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 @ProfARThompson]

Here are the slides we shared during #dhpconf

[Prof Andrew R Thompson 💙 @ProfARThompson]

A great couple of days for @FuschiaSirois and myself as co-editors-in-chief of #BJHP at #dhpconf. Good to see many old friends and to meet new health psychology practitioners and researchers. @WileyPsychology @divhealthpsych