BIMDG PSYCHOLOGISTS EDUCATIONAL FUND
The BIMDG Psychologists Group are delighted to launch a new educational fund for members. In 2021 we are able to offer up to £1,000 towards the costs of a training course or programme in neuropsychology or other areas of professional development which will benefit the IMD community. The deadline for applications is 4th May 2021 and successful applicants will be informed by 31st July 2021.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants must hold a substantive post in a service for children or adults with inherited metabolic disorders and be a member of the BIMDG
- Applicants must be a practising Clinical Psychologist and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
How to apply
To apply, complete the application form and return it with a CV to the BIMDG secretary through the contact form (use the national committee option).
For further information and to submit an application contact the psychologists group through the main contact form.
Background
The Psychologists Group was formed in 2010 as a sub-group of the BIMDG. The objective was to unite and form a network of clinical psychologists working in the field of inherited metabolic disease.
The group covers clinical psychologists working in the UK and Ireland, in paediatric, adult and neuropsychology settings.
Aims
The main aims of the group are to:
- review and develop current ways of working for psychologists working in inherited metabolic diseases
- to produce guidelines/ resources/ publications where appropriate
- contribute a psychological perspective to the field of inherited metabolic diseases
- highlight the growing need for psychological input to the inherited metabolic diseases
What we do
The group meets biannually. Once linked to the annual BIMDG conference, and once at a location rotated across the UK and Ireland. Meetings are usually in a workshop format to facilitate discussion.
A group e-mail is used for liaison.
Membership
Membership of the group is open to any practicing clinical psychologist working in inherited metabolic disease.
The clinical psychologist must be a member of the BIMDG.
Currently the group has 11 members. To become a member contact the group secretary.