Oxford Psychologists For Social Change

We're the local Oxford branch of the national PSC (@PsychSocChange).

[Psychologists for Social Change Yorkshire @PSCYorks]

A few of us are heading to the Tory party conference protest in Manchester tomorrow. If anyone else was planning to go and wants to meet up, just let us know!

[Clive Chijioke Nwonka @CJNwonka]

"For every £1 invested in careful renewal, about £12 of social value is generated" Excellent interview by @LSESocialPolicy Prof Anne Power on the state of social housing in the UK https://t.co/avX6HR8d9E

[Francesca Martinez @chessmartinez]

This is for anyone who still believes austerity doesn't kill people:
“My only income has been ESA benefit as I am unfit for work. On August 15 2018 the DWP decided to terminate those benefits. This means I am no longer able to pay rent or afford food."
https://t.co/OW9OByhwTM

[Oxford Psychologists For Social Change @oxpsycsocchange]

“DEAL WITH THE ROOT CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS THEN!”

[Psych Change NI @PsychChangeNI]

"But our job, inside and outside the therapy room, is to help people find their voice and take control of their own stories, and feel empowered to speak out against injustice."

From one of our own, Dave, on what we're all about. Great to be able to collaborate with orgs like PPR

[Dr Anne Cooke @AnneCooke14]

Should clinical psychologists be political?

I've just seen that the first eight pages of our chapter are on Google Books
https://t.co/Dtn7HVKFWG

[BBC Politics @BBCPolitics]

"There are not enough doctors, there are not enough nurses. The NHS is being destroyed, and now you come here for a press opportunity"

The father of a sick child confronts Boris Johnson on a visit to a London hospital

https://t.co/Yd5A08oLtU

[Chris Jones @clinpsychris]

What do people think if you substituted antidepressants for therapy in this comment?

[Oxford Psychologists For Social Change @oxpsycsocchange]

With respect to diversity among staff and trainees, it seems there is much work to do. Though that is a challenge affecting virtually ALL UK DClinPsy courses. And UK psychology generally! The Oxford course also hosts a great, annual, 1-day conference for BAME potential trainees.

[Oxford Psychologists For Social Change @oxpsycsocchange]

The @DCPPreQual Alternative Handbook reviews all UK clinical psychology doctorate courses based on current trainees’ opinions. The Oxford review is mixed, reflecting a course in flux under new leadership. Worrying that 45% are unlikely or very unlikely to recommend the course???

[BPS Pre-Qualification Group @DCPPreQual]

This year's alternative handbook is now available! Qualitative comments are included again. Message us thoughts/questions.

#enrichingthejourney

https://t.co/EKnFoA5bqN

[Oxford Psychologists For Social Change @oxpsycsocchange]

With respect to curriculum inclusion of social and political concepts that locate sources of distress beyond the individual, the general theme seems to match this quote:

“Social and political concepts are underexamined which I think reflects the dominant model of CBT therapy.”

[Psych Change NI @PsychChangeNI]

"If we are to frame obesity as ‘a poor lifestyle choice’- can we as a society truly say we have offered a ‘choice’ of lifestyles?"

Excellent article from our PSC friends in London.

[Sister Rosetta @rosetta_sister]

Why does Amnesty International support decriminalization of sex work ?
And not the Nordic model or failed Swedish model

Q&A: policy to protect the human rights of sex workers

https://t.co/znzkhvbqxO

[Jon Sparkes @jon_sparkes]

VACANCIES for 11 Clinical Psychologists across @crisis_uk services in England, Scotland and Wales. This is a hugely important investment in the needs of our clients and staff; helping #endhomelessness person by person.
https://t.co/8TS3kvJJCI

[King's Social Science & Public Policy @KingsSSPP]

We are so proud to announce the new £8m Centre for Society & Mental Health with @KingsIoPPN @ESRC @UKRI_News. Here @MorganC_IoPPN
@rose_nikolas @HatchStephani
@DianaRose160 explain how it will help us understand the impact of rapid social change on #MentalHealth. @KingsCollegeLon

[Oxford Psychologists For Social Change @oxpsycsocchange]

Is austerity over? In short, no.
“Departments such as work and pensions have suffered cuts of 6️⃣9️⃣% since 2010, the justice department suffered cuts of 3️⃣1️⃣%, and local government suffered cuts of 7️⃣7️⃣%.”
Look at those figures! They cut so much!
https://t.co/uRdkYA3t4P

[MAC-UK @macukcharity]

The Good Childhood Report explores the finding that financial strain results in reduced childhood wellbeing. We echo this finding and would add that increasing health and income inequalities are contributing to the violence our young people are experiencing on a daily basis.

[Oxford Psychologists For Social Change @oxpsycsocchange]

This retired doctor was reported to the Home Office’s Preventing Violent Extremism strategy (Prevent) by @OxfordHealthNHS Trust after he said he intended to be arrested during peaceful #ExtinctionRebellion protests.
https://t.co/PxubDIHq5o
@ExtinctionR @XR_Oxford @XRebellionUK

[Badass Dujour @BadAssDuJour]

Whoever did this billboard is the #badassdujour.