FPoP is the Faculty for the Psychology of Older People (British Psychological Society, Division of Clinical Psychology).
It works to encourage the exchange of information, ideas and expertise about psychological approaches with older people.
05/07/2015
Congratulations to Reinhard Guss - the new Chair of FPOP. Reinhard has worked tirelessly as Lead of the FPOP Dementia Workstream and has been very successful at raising the profile of FPOP with key people and organisations involved in Dementia care. His drive and determination make him a great person to take over from Becci Dow.
11/05/2014
Interesting article from BBC News magazine.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-27342341
The paradox of growing old Mary Beard reflects on the way the elderly - and their carers - are treated in society.
FPOP members - there is one funded place at this year's FPOP conference for EACH Geographical Group. Ask your convenor/ treasurer for details of how to put yourself forward for this! :)
Statements of Interest (SoI) to be the Chair of the new Dementia Advisory Group deadline - 30 APRIL 2014. Further details and a Statement of Interest from are available from [email protected]
20/03/2014
An interesting development in Care Homes in America. Please follow this BBC link to read more.
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-26554710
The growth of gay retirement homes As gay rights advance across the US, the elderly feel they have been neglected. But a series of retirement housing projects for the gay community may be a signal of change, as Aidan Lewis reports.
FPOP 2014 Conference:
Follow the plans for the FPOP 2014 conference on Twitter () and watch out for the 2014 conference website (www.fpop2014.com). Meanwhile, mark the 25th & 26th June in your diary.
FPOP 2014 FPOP Conference 2014FPOP Conference 2014Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th June 2014Shropshire Conference Centre, ShrewsburyWebsite and Registrations launching here imminentlyTwitter:
CPD EVENT:
What’s happening now? Psychological and psychosocial aspects of dementia and dementia care.
The Faculty of the Psychology of Older People in association with the Alzheimer’s Society and The Royal College of Psychiatrists are hosting a CPD event on:
Date: Wednesday 15 January 2014
Time: 10am - 4.30pm
Venue: British Psychological Society London Offices, 30 Tabernacle Street, London, EC2A 4UE (near Old Street/Moorgate Tube stations)
To apply, please go to: https://response.questback.com/britishpsychologicalsociety/whatshappening/
2013/ 2014 Stragety meeting took place at Parceval Hall this week. 13 committee members attended. The Dementia Workstream will continue, and 3 new workstreams have been added: In-Patients (Process Issues)/ Long Term Conditions (Neurodegenerative)/ Vulnerability & Fraility (Defining concepts).