5 things you might have missed: 15th April

A brief round of up things we’ve seen from the previous week that might be useful to you.

1. A review of consultation policies in UK LA EP services

This newly published paper by Dr Bethany Royle and Dr Cathy Atkinson aimed to answer the question ‘How do educational psychology services communicate consultation?’. They looked at 15 documents from local authorities that described and defined consultation and then analysed these documents. Interestingly, although empowerment and addressing power imbalances were a common theme, social inclusion concerns were not mentioned in any documentation.

2. Eco-emotions and eco-anxiety

Dr Louise Edgington explores the nature of emotions in the context of the climate and ecological crisis. Louise draws on a range of psychological theories to support adults and young people to understand what to do in the face of these often overwhelming emotional experiences.

3. The BPS Postgraduate Study Visit Scheme

The BPS postgrad study visit scheme provides funding for UK-based psychology postgraduate students to carry out a research study visit in the UK, Europe and internationally. Applicants must be a member of the BPS and currently undertaking a doctoral degree. It would be great to see trainee EPs capitalise on this opportunity! Applications close on 8th June.

4. UK Poverty 2025: the essential guide to understanding poverty in the UK

Published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation in January, the report presents the nature of poverty in the UK and sets out several important calls to action. The report presents striking information about the intersectional nature of experiences of poverty.

5. Staying safe from suicide

The NHS has just published new best practice guidance for safety assessment, formulation and management of suicide. The guidance has practical advice at individual and systemic levels. It builds on 10 overarching principles including relational safety and using a biopsychosocial approach.

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