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Volunteer role: Chair for Special Group for Psychology, Health and Social Care01 Jul 2025The deadline for applications is 24 July 2025.…- BPS updates
BPS responds to surge in complaints about SEND provision received by MPs30 Jun 2025Nearly one in five pupils in England are now receiving SEND support in the classroom.…- Children, young people and families
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Online workshopConnecting People, Place & Practice in Environmental Psychology02 Jul 2025 • 10:00am-1:30pmThis event by the Environmental Psychology section will appeal to both BPS members and the wider…- Climate and environment
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Online workshopDClinPsy Reflective Space03 Jul 2025 • 6:30pm-8:00pmThis reflective space offers a validating and supportive environment for aspiring Clinical Psychologists…- Clinical
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In personDivision of Counselling Psychology Annual Conference 202504 Jul 2025 • 12:00am-11:59pmDCoP 2025 will consist of two days of workshops and presentations from academics in the field,…- Counselling and psychotherapy
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