AGM 2010 SheffieldAGM 2010 Sheffield

Dr Konrad JacobsDepartment of Paediatric PsychologyChildren’s Hospital Oxford

Chair Paediatric Psychology Network

AGM AgendaAGM Agenda

1. Update on last year’s work2. Membership3. External relations4. The next five years…..5. Thank you to outgoing committee6. Election of new committee7. Judith Houghton award for significant contribution to Paediatric

Psychology

Committee MeetingsCommittee Meetings

• 8 October 2009 – Oxford8 October 2009 – Oxford

• 21 January 2010 – Bristol21 January 2010 – Bristol

• 6 May 2010 – Glasgow CANCELLED6 May 2010 – Glasgow CANCELLED

Paediatric Psychology NetworkUpdate on last year’s work

Paediatric Psychology NetworkPaediatric Psychology Network2009 – 2010: Officers2009 – 2010: Officers

Konrad JacobsKonrad Jacobs ChairChairMelinda EdwardsMelinda Edwards Past ChairPast ChairRosie HurlstonRosie Hurlston Chair ElectChair ElectAnna ZefferttAnna Zeffertt SecretarySecretaryEmma TwiggEmma Twigg Membership SecretaryMembership SecretaryLiz FitzpatrickLiz Fitzpatrick CPD Co-ordinatorCPD Co-ordinatorPenny TitmanPenny Titman TreasurerTreasurerSue ChannonSue Channon ResearchResearch

Ordinary members:Ordinary members:Sue DolbySue Dolby Sarah MeekinSarah MeekinJacqui StedmonJacqui Stedmon Jasmin Aquan AsseeJasmin Aquan AsseeSuzy O’ConnorSuzy O’ConnorJulie StrachanJulie Strachan

Internal committee changesInternal committee changes

Use of majority votingUse of majority votingUse of time linesUse of time linesCommittee members to commit to being present at least 75% Committee members to commit to being present at least 75% of all meetingsof all meetingsStrategy meetingStrategy meetingLength of officer terms + start in OctoberLength of officer terms + start in OctoberFree registration fees for committee membersFree registration fees for committee members

DirectoryDirectory

Directory of Paediatric Psychology Services across the UKDirectory of Paediatric Psychology Services across the UK

April 2009-2010April 2009-2010

Melinda Edwards Consultant Clinical PsychologistMelinda Edwards Consultant Clinical PsychologistRebecca Ion Psychology Placement StudentRebecca Ion Psychology Placement StudentJemma Day Assistant PsychologistJemma Day Assistant Psychologist

Research officerResearch officer

Sue Channon supported by Suzy O’ConnorSue Channon supported by Suzy O’Connor

Membership Of PPN

It is necessary to be a member of the BPS & FCYP to join the PPN.It is necessary to be a member of the BPS & FCYP to join the PPN.

There is no additional charge for joining the PPNThere is no additional charge for joining the PPN

Join by ticking box on FCYP membership formJoin by ticking box on FCYP membership form

Please ring BPS if you want to know if you are a member Please ring BPS if you want to know if you are a member we do not have access to databasewe do not have access to database

Membership........Membership........

PPN MemberPPN Member 85 (!)85 (!)BPS & FCYP memberBPS & FCYP member

Listserv memberListserv member 385 – largely UK based385 – largely UK basedPsychologists with a clinical or research Psychologists with a clinical or research interest in Paediatric Psychologyinterest in Paediatric Psychology

Website memberWebsite member 240 – largely UK based240 – largely UK basedPsychologists with a clinical or research Psychologists with a clinical or research interest in Paediatric Psychologyinterest in Paediatric Psychology

External relations – engage!External relations – engage!

FCYPFCYPTerms of reference; formal position within BPS?Terms of reference; formal position within BPS?

FCHPFCHPIntention to work closely with them; Joint CPD event?Intention to work closely with them; Joint CPD event?

Joining ForcesJoining ForcesNo national developments apart from Google discussion groupNo national developments apart from Google discussion group

British Paediatric Mental Health groupBritish Paediatric Mental Health group Jacqui StedmonJacqui Stedmon

National Council for Child Health and Well-beingNational Council for Child Health and Well-being Invited to joinInvited to join

ListservListserv

Up from 340 members in June 2009 Up from 340 members in June 2009 to 385 members in June 2010to 385 members in June 2010

Phil Brewin and Konrad JacobsPhil Brewin and Konrad Jacobs

PPN WebsitePPN Website

GoalsGoalsIntended to be a hub of news and information Intended to be a hub of news and information To bring Paediatric Psychologists with similar clinical and / or To bring Paediatric Psychologists with similar clinical and / or research interests closer togetherresearch interests closer togetherTo complement the listservTo complement the listserv

Skeleton of a good website; need more content & participationSkeleton of a good website; need more content & participationResearch and other modules will be added to the profileResearch and other modules will be added to the profileUpdated once a yearUpdated once a yearPaedPolis Blog: comments on articles, news and developments PaedPolis Blog: comments on articles, news and developments

Anne Kazak; Deborah Christie; Gillian Colville; GOSH; Guest BloggersAnne Kazak; Deborah Christie; Gillian Colville; GOSH; Guest Bloggers

PPN Treasurer’s Report 2010PPN Treasurer’s Report 2010

Balance June 2009 Balance June 2009 £ 2773.43£ 2773.43

Expenditure: Expenditure: Conference expensesConference expenses £ 210.00£ 210.00WebsiteWebsite £ 500.00£ 500.00

Balance June 2010Balance June 2010 £ 2063.43£ 2063.43

....all finances managed by Faculty / BPS in the future........all finances managed by Faculty / BPS in the future....

Management of Invasive/Distressing ProceduresManagement of Invasive/Distressing Procedures

Long delay......Long delay......

Available in BPS Shop - free for DCP membersAvailable in BPS Shop - free for DCP members

ADC have commissioned us to write an articleADC have commissioned us to write an article

Other guidelines

Development of further guidelinesDevelopment of further guidelines

• Adherence to Treatment (Konrad Jacobs/Hilary Maddox)Adherence to Treatment (Konrad Jacobs/Hilary Maddox)

• Preparation for Surgical Procedures (Anna Zeffertt)Preparation for Surgical Procedures (Anna Zeffertt)

National assessorsNational assessors

Lack of national assessors in Paediatric PsychologyLack of national assessors in Paediatric Psychology

Experienced Paediatric Psychologists needed.......Experienced Paediatric Psychologists needed.......

Continuing Professional DevelopmentContinuing Professional Development

Annual Study DayAnnual Study Day2009 Leeds2009 Leeds2010 Sheffield2010 Sheffield

2011 Exeter2011 Exeter2012 Joint conference with Dutch PPN2012 Joint conference with Dutch PPN

FCYP conference 2010 FCYP conference 2010 September in WarwickSeptember in WarwickZoe Berger (GOSH) will organise symposiumZoe Berger (GOSH) will organise symposium

Special Edition of The PsychologistSpecial Edition of The Psychologist

Dedicated to Paediatric Psychology:Dedicated to Paediatric Psychology:

Introduction and overviewIntroduction and overviewHow children and parents adjust to chronic conditionsHow children and parents adjust to chronic conditionsIntensive care Intensive care ACT in paediatrics (with elements of the challenges of working with ACT in paediatrics (with elements of the challenges of working with adolescents)adolescents)Neuropsychology in neuro-oncology (Cognitive deficits and school Neuropsychology in neuro-oncology (Cognitive deficits and school performance)performance)

CareersCareersLooking backLooking backOne on oneOne on one

The next five years.......The next five years.......

15-20 billion pounds “efficiency savings” over the next four years15-20 billion pounds “efficiency savings” over the next four years

““....Reality check.......there will be no expansion of any services over ....Reality check.......there will be no expansion of any services over the next five years........the challenge will be to do more with the next five years........the challenge will be to do more with less......”less......”

Professor Terence Stephenson, President, RCPCH (June 2010)Professor Terence Stephenson, President, RCPCH (June 2010)

“…“….moving towards a health service which puts patients at the .moving towards a health service which puts patients at the heart of decision-making, which focuses on quality and outcomes heart of decision-making, which focuses on quality and outcomes not processes and with more devolved responsibilities…..”not processes and with more devolved responsibilities…..”

Sir David Nicholson, NHS Chief Executive (June, 2010)Sir David Nicholson, NHS Chief Executive (June, 2010)

What to do?What to do?

Consolidation of what we haveReducing costsMore with less - Creative in our approach

Focus on quality - not a bad thing?

Focus on outcome Psychological; health; costs; user perspective

PR - unique set of skills in Paediatrics Focus on improving psychological outcome, health outcome, staff

effectiveness and reduction of costs

Inward AND outward lookingJoin management; guidelines; local and national committees; NICE

Members leaving committeeMembers leaving committee

Anna ZeffertAnna ZeffertPenny TitmanPenny Titman

Election of New CommitteeElection of New Committee

Nominations for officersNominations for officers::

• Rosie HurlstonRosie Hurlston ChairChair• Konrad JacobsKonrad Jacobs Past ChairPast Chair• Sue DolbySue Dolby Chair ElectChair Elect• SecretarySecretary• Liz Fitzpatrick Liz Fitzpatrick CPD Co-ordinatorCPD Co-ordinator• Sarah O’CurrySarah O’Curry TreasurerTreasurer• Emma Twigg Emma Twigg Membership SecretaryMembership Secretary• Sue ChannonSue Channon ResearchResearch• Clarissa MartinClarissa Martin Communications officerCommunications officer

Election of New CommitteeElection of New Committee

Nominations for ordinary members/co-opted membersNominations for ordinary members/co-opted members

Jacqui Stedmon – link with BPMHGJacqui Stedmon – link with BPMHGSuzy O’ConnorSuzy O’ConnorCathy SwainlandCathy SwainlandJulie StrachanJulie StrachanInes BanosInes BanosMichele PuckeyMichele Puckey

Feedback and discussionFeedback and discussion

First Judith Houghton AwardFirst Judith Houghton Award

24 June 2010

Chair, Paediatric Psychology Network

Diane MelvinDiane MelvinConsultant Clinical PsychologistConsultant Clinical Psychologist

for her significant contribution to Paediatric Psychologyfor her significant contribution to Paediatric Psychology

The Paediatric Psychology Network UK The Paediatric Psychology Network UK PresentsPresents

The 1The 1stst Judith Houghton Judith Houghton Award toAward to