British Psychological Society
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Hello everyone!
We're looking to connect with our wonderful psychological community here on Bluesky.
Whether you're a psychologist, you work in an adjacent field, you're studying psychology or simply have an interest in the field, we'd love to hear from you.
Tell us a bit about yourself. 🤗
We're looking to connect with our wonderful psychological community here on Bluesky.
Whether you're a psychologist, you work in an adjacent field, you're studying psychology or simply have an interest in the field, we'd love to hear from you.
Tell us a bit about yourself. 🤗
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I'm delighted to be attending the @bps-dsep.bsky.social annual conference in Leeds next week. I'll be there on Tuesday 2nd December featuring our #SportandExercisePsychology book programme and our partnership with @bpsofficial.bsky.social. Please do drop by to say hello.
November 27, 2025 at 10:16 AM
I'm delighted to be attending the @bps-dsep.bsky.social annual conference in Leeds next week. I'll be there on Tuesday 2nd December featuring our #SportandExercisePsychology book programme and our partnership with @bpsofficial.bsky.social. Please do drop by to say hello.
The 250 new neighbourhood health centres announced in the #Budget2025 could improve health inequalities.
But #PsychologyMatters. With a psychological approach embedded from the start, centres could help people access support early, before they reach crisis point.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-res...
But #PsychologyMatters. With a psychological approach embedded from the start, centres could help people access support early, before they reach crisis point.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-res...
November 27, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The 250 new neighbourhood health centres announced in the #Budget2025 could improve health inequalities.
But #PsychologyMatters. With a psychological approach embedded from the start, centres could help people access support early, before they reach crisis point.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-res...
But #PsychologyMatters. With a psychological approach embedded from the start, centres could help people access support early, before they reach crisis point.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-res...
"The removal of the two-child benefit cap is long overdue."
Our President, Dr Roman Raczka, responds to today's #Budget2025:
“This will go a long way to helping hundreds of thousands of families to get the support they so desperately need." A thread 🧵1/3
Our President, Dr Roman Raczka, responds to today's #Budget2025:
“This will go a long way to helping hundreds of thousands of families to get the support they so desperately need." A thread 🧵1/3
November 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
"The removal of the two-child benefit cap is long overdue."
Our President, Dr Roman Raczka, responds to today's #Budget2025:
“This will go a long way to helping hundreds of thousands of families to get the support they so desperately need." A thread 🧵1/3
Our President, Dr Roman Raczka, responds to today's #Budget2025:
“This will go a long way to helping hundreds of thousands of families to get the support they so desperately need." A thread 🧵1/3
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Living with grief…
Sara Mathews with a taster from her new book in the @bpsofficial.bsky.social @routledgebooks.bsky.social ‘Ask the Experts’ series.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Sara Mathews with a taster from her new book in the @bpsofficial.bsky.social @routledgebooks.bsky.social ‘Ask the Experts’ series.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Living with grief | BPS
Sara Mathews with a taster from her new book in the British Psychological Society ‘Ask the Experts’ series.
www.bps.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Living with grief…
Sara Mathews with a taster from her new book in the @bpsofficial.bsky.social @routledgebooks.bsky.social ‘Ask the Experts’ series.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Sara Mathews with a taster from her new book in the @bpsofficial.bsky.social @routledgebooks.bsky.social ‘Ask the Experts’ series.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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Living well with Parkinson's: finding meaning beyond symptoms.
Dr Angeliki Bogosian on the themes in her new book, published by @routledgebooks.bsky.social and @bpsofficial.bsky.social
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Dr Angeliki Bogosian on the themes in her new book, published by @routledgebooks.bsky.social and @bpsofficial.bsky.social
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Living well with Parkinson's: finding meaning beyond symptoms | BPS
Dr Angeliki Bogosian on the themes in her new book, published by Routledge and the British Psychological Society.
www.bps.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Living well with Parkinson's: finding meaning beyond symptoms.
Dr Angeliki Bogosian on the themes in her new book, published by @routledgebooks.bsky.social and @bpsofficial.bsky.social
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Dr Angeliki Bogosian on the themes in her new book, published by @routledgebooks.bsky.social and @bpsofficial.bsky.social
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Deepen your understanding of the Approved Clinician role.
Join us in London on 28 Nov ’25 to explore the role in practice, learn the value of multi-professional collaboration, & connect with colleagues across professions.
Book your place: https://learn.bps.org.uk/local/intellicart/view.php?id=318
Join us in London on 28 Nov ’25 to explore the role in practice, learn the value of multi-professional collaboration, & connect with colleagues across professions.
Book your place: https://learn.bps.org.uk/local/intellicart/view.php?id=318
November 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Deepen your understanding of the Approved Clinician role.
Join us in London on 28 Nov ’25 to explore the role in practice, learn the value of multi-professional collaboration, & connect with colleagues across professions.
Book your place: https://learn.bps.org.uk/local/intellicart/view.php?id=318
Join us in London on 28 Nov ’25 to explore the role in practice, learn the value of multi-professional collaboration, & connect with colleagues across professions.
Book your place: https://learn.bps.org.uk/local/intellicart/view.php?id=318
Are you a psychology academic ready to lead a flagship book series?
We're seeking a Series Editor for our 'BPS Core Textbooks in Psychology'. Collaborate with us & Routledge to help shape undergraduate psychology education.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/series-edito...
We're seeking a Series Editor for our 'BPS Core Textbooks in Psychology'. Collaborate with us & Routledge to help shape undergraduate psychology education.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/series-edito...
November 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Are you a psychology academic ready to lead a flagship book series?
We're seeking a Series Editor for our 'BPS Core Textbooks in Psychology'. Collaborate with us & Routledge to help shape undergraduate psychology education.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/series-edito...
We're seeking a Series Editor for our 'BPS Core Textbooks in Psychology'. Collaborate with us & Routledge to help shape undergraduate psychology education.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/series-edito...
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'Nightmares serve as helpful indicators of when we are struggling to deal with certain emotional issues, and if we pay attention ... we can learn to overcome the underlying issues, too'
Check out #IntoTheDreamLab author Michelle Carr's @bpsofficial.bsky.social interview.
Check out #IntoTheDreamLab author Michelle Carr's @bpsofficial.bsky.social interview.
'A nightmare is an inner life that is sometimes as enriching as it can be terrifying' | BPS
Dr Michelle Carr is the Director of the Dream Engineering Laboratory in Montreal’s Centre for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine. She tells Jennifer Gledhill about the impact of dreams and nightmares...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:50 PM
'Nightmares serve as helpful indicators of when we are struggling to deal with certain emotional issues, and if we pay attention ... we can learn to overcome the underlying issues, too'
Check out #IntoTheDreamLab author Michelle Carr's @bpsofficial.bsky.social interview.
Check out #IntoTheDreamLab author Michelle Carr's @bpsofficial.bsky.social interview.
We welcome the government's new Men's Health Strategy.
"This is an important first step to improving the mental health & wellbeing of men & boys throughout the country." Chair of the Male Psychology Section.
Full response: https://www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-welcomes-new-mens-health-strategy-england
"This is an important first step to improving the mental health & wellbeing of men & boys throughout the country." Chair of the Male Psychology Section.
Full response: https://www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-welcomes-new-mens-health-strategy-england
November 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
We welcome the government's new Men's Health Strategy.
"This is an important first step to improving the mental health & wellbeing of men & boys throughout the country." Chair of the Male Psychology Section.
Full response: https://www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-welcomes-new-mens-health-strategy-england
"This is an important first step to improving the mental health & wellbeing of men & boys throughout the country." Chair of the Male Psychology Section.
Full response: https://www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-welcomes-new-mens-health-strategy-england
How can psychology improve outcomes for men & boys?
This #InternationalMensDay, explore our selection of research & articles showing how psychological insights guide practice, from boosting therapy engagement to tackling stigma.
https://www.bps.org.uk/blog/raising-awareness-mens-and-boys-wellbeing
This #InternationalMensDay, explore our selection of research & articles showing how psychological insights guide practice, from boosting therapy engagement to tackling stigma.
https://www.bps.org.uk/blog/raising-awareness-mens-and-boys-wellbeing
November 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
How can psychology improve outcomes for men & boys?
This #InternationalMensDay, explore our selection of research & articles showing how psychological insights guide practice, from boosting therapy engagement to tackling stigma.
https://www.bps.org.uk/blog/raising-awareness-mens-and-boys-wellbeing
This #InternationalMensDay, explore our selection of research & articles showing how psychological insights guide practice, from boosting therapy engagement to tackling stigma.
https://www.bps.org.uk/blog/raising-awareness-mens-and-boys-wellbeing
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'Studying Psychology feels like coming home…'
Charlotte Zamani is a second-year counselling trainee as well as a committee member of the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Community Psychology Section…
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Charlotte Zamani is a second-year counselling trainee as well as a committee member of the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Community Psychology Section…
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
'Studying Psychology feels like coming home' | BPS
Charlotte Zamani is a second-year counselling trainee as well as a committee member of the British Psychological Society’s Community Psychology Section…
www.bps.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 9:53 AM
'Studying Psychology feels like coming home…'
Charlotte Zamani is a second-year counselling trainee as well as a committee member of the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Community Psychology Section…
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Charlotte Zamani is a second-year counselling trainee as well as a committee member of the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Community Psychology Section…
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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A space to genuinely see and serve men and boys…
Professor Ben Hine, Chair of the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Male Psychology Section, reflects on their Annual Conference and calls for a change in the conversation.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
#InternationalMensDay (this Wednesday)
Professor Ben Hine, Chair of the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Male Psychology Section, reflects on their Annual Conference and calls for a change in the conversation.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
#InternationalMensDay (this Wednesday)
A space to genuinely see and serve men and boys | BPS
Professor Ben Hine, Chair of the Male Psychology Section, reflects on their Annual Conference and calls for a change in the conversation.
www.bps.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
A space to genuinely see and serve men and boys…
Professor Ben Hine, Chair of the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Male Psychology Section, reflects on their Annual Conference and calls for a change in the conversation.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
#InternationalMensDay (this Wednesday)
Professor Ben Hine, Chair of the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Male Psychology Section, reflects on their Annual Conference and calls for a change in the conversation.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
#InternationalMensDay (this Wednesday)
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🚨We’re thrilled to introduce our keynote sessions for #DECP2026:Applying Psychology to Challenge Inequity
🌍✨Get ready for groundbreaking insights, bold conversations& transformative ideas to promote equity in our education system
#blueskyeps
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...
🌍✨Get ready for groundbreaking insights, bold conversations& transformative ideas to promote equity in our education system
#blueskyeps
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...
Division of Educational and Child Psychology Annual Conference 2026 | BPS
Join us in Bath for the DECP Annual Conference 2026! Two days of exciting keynotes, presentations, and workshops.
www.bps.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
🚨We’re thrilled to introduce our keynote sessions for #DECP2026:Applying Psychology to Challenge Inequity
🌍✨Get ready for groundbreaking insights, bold conversations& transformative ideas to promote equity in our education system
#blueskyeps
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...
🌍✨Get ready for groundbreaking insights, bold conversations& transformative ideas to promote equity in our education system
#blueskyeps
@bpsofficial.bsky.social
www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...
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#DECP2026 is honoured to be joined by Youth Intermission Theatre performing Excluded
⭐️Youth Intermission Theatre supports young people in the youth justice system through creative performance,rehabilitation,collaboration&positive personal development
#blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social
⭐️Youth Intermission Theatre supports young people in the youth justice system through creative performance,rehabilitation,collaboration&positive personal development
#blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
#DECP2026 is honoured to be joined by Youth Intermission Theatre performing Excluded
⭐️Youth Intermission Theatre supports young people in the youth justice system through creative performance,rehabilitation,collaboration&positive personal development
#blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social
⭐️Youth Intermission Theatre supports young people in the youth justice system through creative performance,rehabilitation,collaboration&positive personal development
#blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social
Good news, our website is now back up and running.
Thank you for bearing with us, we appreciate your patience.
Thank you for bearing with us, we appreciate your patience.
Our website is currently offline due to the widespread Cloudflare outage.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and are keeping a close eye on the situation.
We'll update you as soon as everything is back up and running.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and are keeping a close eye on the situation.
We'll update you as soon as everything is back up and running.
November 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Good news, our website is now back up and running.
Thank you for bearing with us, we appreciate your patience.
Thank you for bearing with us, we appreciate your patience.
Our website is currently offline due to the widespread Cloudflare outage.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and are keeping a close eye on the situation.
We'll update you as soon as everything is back up and running.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and are keeping a close eye on the situation.
We'll update you as soon as everything is back up and running.
November 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Our website is currently offline due to the widespread Cloudflare outage.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and are keeping a close eye on the situation.
We'll update you as soon as everything is back up and running.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and are keeping a close eye on the situation.
We'll update you as soon as everything is back up and running.
"The CPD Quality Mark Scheme gave our course more than just credibility. It gave clients confidence."
Psychologist Julie Hurst shares how her 'Everyday Magic' course, which builds wellbeing in schools, benefitted from BPS recognition.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/blog/confidence-through-credibility
Psychologist Julie Hurst shares how her 'Everyday Magic' course, which builds wellbeing in schools, benefitted from BPS recognition.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/blog/confidence-through-credibility
November 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
"The CPD Quality Mark Scheme gave our course more than just credibility. It gave clients confidence."
Psychologist Julie Hurst shares how her 'Everyday Magic' course, which builds wellbeing in schools, benefitted from BPS recognition.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/blog/confidence-through-credibility
Psychologist Julie Hurst shares how her 'Everyday Magic' course, which builds wellbeing in schools, benefitted from BPS recognition.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/blog/confidence-through-credibility
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The psychology of transition and inequality…
Bruno De Oliveira, University of Chichester and Chair of the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Senate, with a Participatory Psychology perspective.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Bruno De Oliveira, University of Chichester and Chair of the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Senate, with a Participatory Psychology perspective.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
The psychology of transition and inequality | BPS
Bruno De Oliveira, University of Chichester and Chair of the British Psychological Society's Senate, with a Participatory Psychology perspective.
www.bps.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The psychology of transition and inequality…
Bruno De Oliveira, University of Chichester and Chair of the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Senate, with a Participatory Psychology perspective.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Bruno De Oliveira, University of Chichester and Chair of the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Senate, with a Participatory Psychology perspective.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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'Psychology will play a key role in the future of human rights conversations…'
Dr Shakiba Moghadam, @bpsofficial.bsky.social Human Rights Coordinating Group Chair, and Group Member Dr Carlotta Raby, met to discuss human rights, psychology and where the field is heading
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Dr Shakiba Moghadam, @bpsofficial.bsky.social Human Rights Coordinating Group Chair, and Group Member Dr Carlotta Raby, met to discuss human rights, psychology and where the field is heading
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
'Psychology will play a key role in the future of human rights conversations' | BPS
Dr Shakiba Moghadam, Lecturer in Psychology at Southampton Solent University, Trustee and Chair of British Psychological Society Human Rights Coordinating Group, and Group Member Clinical Psychologist...
www.bps.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 11:14 AM
'Psychology will play a key role in the future of human rights conversations…'
Dr Shakiba Moghadam, @bpsofficial.bsky.social Human Rights Coordinating Group Chair, and Group Member Dr Carlotta Raby, met to discuss human rights, psychology and where the field is heading
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Dr Shakiba Moghadam, @bpsofficial.bsky.social Human Rights Coordinating Group Chair, and Group Member Dr Carlotta Raby, met to discuss human rights, psychology and where the field is heading
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Congratulations Dr Nicola O'Donnell, winner of the William Inman Prize 2025
Her research gives a voice to young people affected by Retinoblastoma by exploring its psychological impact & developing new support for survivors.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/winner-...
Her research gives a voice to young people affected by Retinoblastoma by exploring its psychological impact & developing new support for survivors.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/winner-...
November 13, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Congratulations Dr Nicola O'Donnell, winner of the William Inman Prize 2025
Her research gives a voice to young people affected by Retinoblastoma by exploring its psychological impact & developing new support for survivors.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/winner-...
Her research gives a voice to young people affected by Retinoblastoma by exploring its psychological impact & developing new support for survivors.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/winner-...
Is psychology doing enough to help people through the menopause?
Awareness is growing, but access to effective care is limited. CBT, mindfulness, & compassion-based therapies can ease symptoms yet more needs to be done.
More on this in @psychmag.bsky.social: www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Awareness is growing, but access to effective care is limited. CBT, mindfulness, & compassion-based therapies can ease symptoms yet more needs to be done.
More on this in @psychmag.bsky.social: www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
November 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Is psychology doing enough to help people through the menopause?
Awareness is growing, but access to effective care is limited. CBT, mindfulness, & compassion-based therapies can ease symptoms yet more needs to be done.
More on this in @psychmag.bsky.social: www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Awareness is growing, but access to effective care is limited. CBT, mindfulness, & compassion-based therapies can ease symptoms yet more needs to be done.
More on this in @psychmag.bsky.social: www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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New @ukhsa.bsky.social #ClimateChange and #MentalHealth report shows climate impacts are already harming mental health in the UK. Young people, those with health conditions, and rural communities are most at risk.
Pleased to see case studies from our members included:
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Pleased to see case studies from our members included:
www.gov.uk/government/p...
November 13, 2025 at 9:47 AM
New @ukhsa.bsky.social #ClimateChange and #MentalHealth report shows climate impacts are already harming mental health in the UK. Young people, those with health conditions, and rural communities are most at risk.
Pleased to see case studies from our members included:
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Pleased to see case studies from our members included:
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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‼️CALL TO ALL UK EPs
🙏Please complete this survey about understanding & practice in the assessment of literacy difficulties
📣This is a critical opportunity for EPs to reclaim our expertise, to share our voices & to shape practice & policy developments
durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
🙏Please complete this survey about understanding & practice in the assessment of literacy difficulties
📣This is a critical opportunity for EPs to reclaim our expertise, to share our voices & to shape practice & policy developments
durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
November 12, 2025 at 11:06 AM
‼️CALL TO ALL UK EPs
🙏Please complete this survey about understanding & practice in the assessment of literacy difficulties
📣This is a critical opportunity for EPs to reclaim our expertise, to share our voices & to shape practice & policy developments
durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
🙏Please complete this survey about understanding & practice in the assessment of literacy difficulties
📣This is a critical opportunity for EPs to reclaim our expertise, to share our voices & to shape practice & policy developments
durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Which DClinPsy course is right for you?
Our Alternative Handbook shares honest insights from trainees to help you decide. As Ken Cheung, PQG Co-Chair, says, “It helped me digest the trainees’ experiences in the courses I was interested in.”
👉 https://www.bps.org.uk/dcp-alternative-handbook
Our Alternative Handbook shares honest insights from trainees to help you decide. As Ken Cheung, PQG Co-Chair, says, “It helped me digest the trainees’ experiences in the courses I was interested in.”
👉 https://www.bps.org.uk/dcp-alternative-handbook
November 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Which DClinPsy course is right for you?
Our Alternative Handbook shares honest insights from trainees to help you decide. As Ken Cheung, PQG Co-Chair, says, “It helped me digest the trainees’ experiences in the courses I was interested in.”
👉 https://www.bps.org.uk/dcp-alternative-handbook
Our Alternative Handbook shares honest insights from trainees to help you decide. As Ken Cheung, PQG Co-Chair, says, “It helped me digest the trainees’ experiences in the courses I was interested in.”
👉 https://www.bps.org.uk/dcp-alternative-handbook
How will the NHS 10-Year Health Plan reshape the future of care?
Explore how it will move more services into communities, harness digital innovation, and place prevention at the heart of healthcare for the decade ahead.
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Explore how it will move more services into communities, harness digital innovation, and place prevention at the heart of healthcare for the decade ahead.
Register:
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
How will the NHS 10-Year Health Plan reshape the future of care?
Explore how it will move more services into communities, harness digital innovation, and place prevention at the heart of healthcare for the decade ahead.
Register:
Explore how it will move more services into communities, harness digital innovation, and place prevention at the heart of healthcare for the decade ahead.
Register: