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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 13d

*BREAKING NEWS* Our conference website is now LIVE!

The DHP Annual Conference will be held on Wed 10th and Thurs 11th June 2026 at the Holiday Inn, Liverpool!

Submissions are open from now until Sunday 26th January 2026!

www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...

Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference 2026 | BPS

The DHP Annual Conference is back. This year we make our way to Liverpool for a gathering of academics and practitioners dedicated to advancing research, practice, and policy.

www.bps.org.uk

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Prof Andrew R Thompson @profandrewthompson.bsky.social · Aug 31

#BJHP special issue: Applying Health Psychology to Appearance & Body Image Associated with Visible Difference- @drlaurashepherd.bsky.social @dianaharcourt.bsky.social @divhealthpsych.bsky.social @ehps.bsky.social Abstracts 1/11 manuscripts by 1/4/26 bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/...

<em>British Journal of Health Psychology</em> | Wiley Online Library

<em>British Journal of Health Psychology</em> is an international journal publishing original research on all aspects of psychology related to health and illness.

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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · Jun 20

Join our committee!

We're looking for two EDI leads - interested or experienced in:

🤝 Member engagement (including EDI)
📝 Chairing meetings
🗫 Stakeholder engagement
💼 Leadership skills
🎟️ Organising events
📅 Strategic planning

Apply online www.bps.org.uk/news/volunte...

Volunteer role: Appointed Member for Division of Health Psychology Committee | BPS

There are 2 positions available on our committee.

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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · Jun 13

🌟 DHP members! 🌟

New issue of Health Psychology Update out now!

This month, you can hear from the new HPU editors Professor Caroline Horton and @drcmcknight.bsky.social, our outgoing DHP chair @aims-aubeeluck.bsky.social and our incoming chair Amy Baraniak!

A screenshot of Health Psychology Update, which says the following:

Edited by: Caroline Horton and Christine McKnight
Online ISSN: 2396-8729
Print ISSN: 0954-2027

Health Psychology Update is produced by the Division of Health Psychology (DHP) of the British Psychological Society and is designed to serve as a forum for discussion of issues related to the scientific analysis of psychological processes of health, illness and health care and the development of professional skills in research, practice, consultancy and teaching/training.

Health Psychology Update aims to:

disseminate information to the membership on behalf of the DHP relating to the training and continuing professional development of health psychologists at all levels of competence

stimulate debate among the membership and provide a forum for the discussion of issues relating to teaching, research, consultancy and the practice of health psychology

disseminate information, which may have an impact on members with respect to changes in national and regional practice and policy

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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · Jun 12

The @bps-swoe.bsky.social is holding an event for BPS members on political polarization on 17 June in Taunton, Somerset with @mvdct.bsky.social, @rosamaryon.bsky.social, Dr Ioannis Costas Batlle, Dr Helen Haste and Dr Lita Crociani Windland ⬇️

www.bps.org.uk/event/politi...

Political Polarization: A Complex Symptom | BPS

A South West Branch Networking Event.

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Dr Georgina Wren @wrengeorgina.bsky.social · Jun 6

Great two days at the @divhealthpsych.bsky.social conference in Cardiff, sharing our CRUK-funded co-production project. Brilliant discussion on cancer screening inequalities and community involvement. Thanks to @universityofleeds.bsky.social for the grant, and the BENE-FIT team for your hard work!

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Pooja Schmill @poojsaurus.bsky.social · Jun 5

@natashaseaton.bsky.social & I sharing our work at the @divhealthpsych.bsky.social conference in Cardiff! 👩🏻‍🔬

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Caroline E Brett @cebretthealth.bsky.social · Jun 5

Well that’s a wrap for #DHPCONF. See you all next year in Liverpool!

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Caroline E Brett @cebretthealth.bsky.social · Jun 4

Keynote Tushna Vandrevala talking about health inequalities and community assets #DHPCONF #DHP2025

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Caroline E Brett @cebretthealth.bsky.social · Jun 4

First up an audience with Jane Ogden #DHPCONF #DHP2025

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Caroline E Brett @cebretthealth.bsky.social · Jun 5

Day 2 at #DHPCONF kicked off with an encouraging keynote from Adrian Whittington (England) and Ruth Crowder (Wales) on psychological workforce and the value of health psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social

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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · Jun 4

A shame to not have you with us! Hope we can see you there another year 😊

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Caroline E Brett @cebretthealth.bsky.social · Jun 4

Kicking off the DHP conference 2025!! @divhealthpsych.bsky.social

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Dr Christine McKnight @drcmcknight.bsky.social · Jun 4

Great to be here at BPS DHP Conference @divhealthpsych.bsky.social

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Caroline E Brett @cebretthealth.bsky.social · Jun 2

First ever visit to Cardiff, for #dhpconf, and it’s great to see the weather being obliging 😍 Looking forward to seeing lots of lovely health psychologists @divhealthpsych.bsky.social

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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · Jun 2

We can't wait to see you at our annual conference this week 🎉

Please do tag us in any posts - we would love to see what you're up to and how you are finding the conference!

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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · May 22

🌟 Don't forget to send us your questions for Jane Ogden! 🌟

Email Emily Arden-Close, DHP Conference Lead, [email protected] by Friday 23rd May.

BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · May 9

We are thrilled to have @janeogden.bsky.social at this year's DHP Conference! 🎉

In "Jane Ogden: As Yet Untitled", Jane will answer questions from attendees.

Send your questions to Emily Arden-Close, DHP Conference Lead, [email protected] by Friday 23rd May.

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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · May 16

Alongside the conference, an evening gala dinner will be taking place, free of charge. To register for the gala dinner, please make sure you answer the relevant questions on the registration form!

www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...

#HealthPsychology #AnnualConference #DHP

Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference 2025 | BPS

This year we make our way to Cardiff for a gathering of academics and practitioners dedicated to advancing research, practice, and policy.

www.bps.org.uk

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Dr Georgina Wren @wrengeorgina.bsky.social · May 15

Really looking forward to presenting my poster at the DHP Annual Conference in a few weeks time, and seeing lots of familiar faces! 👋

BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · May 14

📣 1 week left 📣

You have until 21 May 2025 to register for the Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference.

We will be joined by Gareth Roderique-Davies,
@psych-tush.bsky.social, @janeogden.bsky.social
and Adrian Whittington!

Get your tickets now 👇

www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...

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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · May 15

Fantastic! Looking forward to seeing you there

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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · May 14

DHP members! Come and meet us at our Annual Meeting tomorrow at 2pm 👋

BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · Apr 28

Meet the DHP!

Division of Health Psychology members can meet the DHP committee at our annual meeting on 15 May. We will discuss:

📰 Dissemination of information
👥 Connection with membership
💼 Demonstration of value offered to membership

Register now 👇

www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...

Division of Health Psychology Annual Meeting | BPS

Join the DHP committee and fellow members for this annual meeting to review DHP activities over the past 12 months.

www.bps.org.uk

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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · May 14

📣 1 week left 📣

You have until 21 May 2025 to register for the Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference.

We will be joined by Gareth Roderique-Davies,
@psych-tush.bsky.social, @janeogden.bsky.social
and Adrian Whittington!

Get your tickets now 👇

www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...

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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · May 9

We are thrilled to have @janeogden.bsky.social at this year's DHP Conference! 🎉

In "Jane Ogden: As Yet Untitled", Jane will answer questions from attendees.

Send your questions to Emily Arden-Close, DHP Conference Lead, [email protected] by Friday 23rd May.

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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · May 8

🚨 Last chance to have your say on the BPS health psychology qualifications!

Deadline is midday on 12 May ⬇️

BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · Apr 7

📣 BPS qualifications consultation #healthpsychology

If you're a health psychology student at undergraduate, MSc or Stage 2, a DHP member, course leader, or anyone else interested in the future of BPS qualifications please complete this survey ⬇️

questionpro.eu/a/TakeSurvey...

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Dr Emma Norris @emmajnorris.bsky.social · Apr 30

Health psychology researchers! Please tell us about your awareness and use of Open Science behaviours for this @ehpsopenscisig.bsky.social study

psychologygalway.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

@ehps.bsky.social @divhealthpsych.bsky.social @ehpsdigihealth.bsky.social @ehpscreaters.bsky.social

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