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Allied Health Professions Federation Cymru launches in Wales28 Mar 2025The BPS Welsh Branch is one of 13 members of the Allied Health Professions Federation Cymru (AHPF…- BPS updates
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Have your say on the future of BPS qualifications27 Mar 2025We want your thoughts and views on the future of BPS qualifications.…- BPS updates
BPS responds to government spending plans for mental health services27 Mar 2025"This funding allocation doesn’t go far enough to improve mental health services in the country…- Government and politics
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Policy & Public Affairs Update: March 202527 Mar 2025The BPS Policy and Public Affairs team outline their key activities that have taken place in March.…- BPS updates
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ConferenceDivision of Forensic Psychology Annual Conference 202501 Jul 2025 • 12:00am-11:59pmThe conference will consist of keynote speakers, academic presentations, workshops, posters, and…- Legal, criminological and forensic
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WebinarDecolonising psychological practice: Applying African psychology to go from good to great01 Jul 2025 • 10:00am-12:00pmThis webinar offers an introduction to the discipline of African psychology, why it is needed…- Race, ethnicity and culture
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In personFPOP Annual Conference 202502 Jul 2025 • 12:00am-11:59pmThe conference offers a unique learning experience, featuring insights from renowned speakers,…- Older people
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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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