We are delighted to have worked with Daniel Barnett, Barrister at Outer Temple Chambers and LBC Presenter, to collaboratively write his new small book on Spotting Malingering. It focuses on helping employers to identify malingering in their staff, and provides expert guidance on what to do about it.
“You made the book 1,000 x better.” – Daniel Barnett
Spotting Malingering
New Small Book by Daniel Barnett, written in collaboration with Dr Kerry Davison, our Clinical Director
Please click here to purchase the book.
In recent years, the term Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) has gained traction among parents, educators, and therapists. It’s often used to describe children who experience
Since time began, human beings have lived in communities together. In caves, ancient settlements, small villages, then expanding into towns and cities as we do
Beginning University can be a really exciting experience for many, but it also brings its own unique challenges and changes that can have an impact
University can be a fun and exciting experience and is often a great opportunity for students to experience living on their own, making new friends,
Festive cheer or festive fear? The pressure to feel festive and enjoy the Christmas period can feel overwhelming at times for many of us. The
The theme of World Mental Health Day this year is ‘It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace’. The impact of poor mental
The return to school can be a challenging time for many children and young people, particularly those who are predisposed to experiencing mental health challenges.
For millennia, humans have led physically active and engaged lives. However, in recent times the way we live and work can sometimes make it more
Children’s Mental Health Week is a special time when we celebrate the uniqueness of every child and raise awareness of children’s mental health. The theme
There are many ways in which a young child can benefit from therapy sessions. For example, there could be a family breakdown with separation or
We all experience grief and loss in our lives. We mostly consider this in terms of the loss of a loved one, however other forms
The aim of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to celebrate the efforts being made
Work Life Balance, three simple words we hear often but how much notice do we really take? For many this may seem an impossible dream,
What does it mean to be brave? The theme of this year’s Youth Mental Health Day is #BeBrave. Bravery can be different for different people,
Visualisation exercises can be a really effective way to relax our bodies and minds by picturing a peaceful and calming scene. In this audio, Karen
Visualisation exercises can be a really effective way to relax our bodies and minds by picturing a peaceful and calming scene. In this audio, Karen
Making the decision to begin therapy for the first time can take a lot of thought and time, and can result in you having questions
A ‘glimmer’ is the exact opposite of a trigger for our nervous system and are small moments that help bring you back to feelings of
What is it? Emotional literacy is the understanding we have about ourselves, our feelings and the feelings of other people. It’s thinking about what may
Many people like an element of challenge in their life as challenge can be interesting and exciting for us to overcome and a little stress
Reflecting on things which have happened is the gateway to understanding these events. Working within the health and social care fields (or any job where
Stress is a feeling of being overwhelmed and under a lot of pressure, which everybody experiences in their lives. You may get feelings like everything
Anxiety is a normal feeling and can affect us all from time to time, but it can become a problem when it makes you feel
For many people, winter, and especially over the festive period, can be a testing time of year. We have fewer opportunities for natural light as
While the festive period is a very exciting time of year for many it is also a whirlwind of lights, smells, singing and important changes
In partnership with Operation Encompass, we are very proud to provide our expert, immediate advice to professionals calling the Advice Line seeing guidance to help
Although there is no legal definition on what constitutes as bullying, the anti-bullying charity Ditch defines it as “an imbalance of power which is used
Like many of us, I found growing up really hard going, a rollercoaster of emotions, trying to navigate relationships, not least my relationship with myself.
Losing someone close is always a difficult experience at any age but experiencing grief as a child can be particularly complicated. So many difficult emotions
Moving from primary to secondary school can be a really exciting time full of positive change, but it can also be a time where young
What is self-care? The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines self-care as a way to promote, prevent and maintain good health for individuals and communities without
When a child experiences difficulties in attending school, the impacts can be far-reaching for both the child and their family. Various terminology is used to
Humans seek social contact and meaningful connection with others. When there is a discrepancy between our individual need for social contact and the actual contact
This year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is loneliness with the aim to encourage us to consider the impacts of loneliness on mental health
This year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is loneliness with the aim to encourage us to consider the impacts of loneliness on mental health
Overcoming challenges and setbacks can be difficult for children and young people (as well as adults), however it can really help to boost their resilience
The theme of this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week is ‘Growing Together’, which encourages children (and adults) to reflect on their emotional growth and how
If you know someone who is experiencing mental health difficulties it can be difficult to know what to do, but there are a number of
Heart rate variability is closely linked to your heart rate, in particular how long it takes your heart to return to a steady rate after
Resilience refers to our ability to withstand, recover and adjust after something difficult or traumatic has happened to us. Being resilient is not about just
We all experience stress at times throughout our lives, however too much stress can have a major impact on our lives. Take a look at
This video is an introduction to the Operation Encompass Teachers’ Helpline, supported by Psychology Associates. The helpline provides advice and guidance to school staff working
This short video provides advice and guidance for professionals working with vulnerable young people living with or who have experienced domestic abuse.
This short video explores the vital role that schools and their staff have in supporting child victims of domestic abuse.
This short video focuses on domestic abuse in context, and the important considerations for staff working with young children (KS1-2).
This video provides advice and guidance to support police officers attending domestic incidents in homes where children or young people are present.
This short video aims to help support staff and professionals working with Early Years children by providing advice and guidance, with a focus on domestic
Maintaining a healthy work life balance can be difficult, but it is essential for supporting our overall well-being and reducing the risk of stress and
Children’s emotional well-being is of equal importance to their physical health, and having an understanding of what mental health is and how to look after
Young people’s emotional well-being is of equal importance to their physical health, and being able to understand their mental health is vital. Our Understanding Mental
Self-care is the deliberate practice of any activity that we do in order to support our mental, physical and emotional health. It is so vital
Books are an effective way in which to engage children in important concepts that may be challenging and difficult to discuss. Domestic Abuse can be
Our Meditation and our Mental Health resource explores the many benefits that practicing meditation can bring for our mental health and overall wellbeing. It also
Evidence strongly suggests that being connected to nature helps us to flourish by improving our mental and physical health. We explore the psychological and physical
There is a very close connection between sleep and mental health; poor mental health can cause sleep difficulties, and poor sleep can have a negative
Visualisation exercises and goal setting can be very effective strategies to boost your wellbeing, both by helping you to regulate your emotions, as well as
Physical and mental health are interconnected and equally important. To learn more about how exercising can help to protect and support your mental health and
Sometimes, the way we think can keep us trapped in a viscous loop. Download our get Rid of You’re A.N.T.S resource to read our expert
Our managing low confidence resource aims to help children and young people understand what is meant by confidence and the impact that having low confidence
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As you may be aware, on the 14th April 2025 the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) announced changes to the Fair Access limit with a reduction of funding to £3000 and the discontinuation of the separate Fair Access Limit for specialist assessments.
We are currently working really hard to amend quotes for ongoing therapy work to fit within the new Fair Access Limit and working closely with Adopt South West and other local RAAs. We are also working closely with other specialist adoption support providers and therapeutic organisations including DDP connects and Theraplay UK to explore how we can continue to deliver specialist therapies within this limit.
If you are waiting for a new package of therapy please look out for correspondence from ASW or your regional adoption support agency, as they will need to regain your consent for the amended therapy contract.
If you are concerned about the impact of the delay on your family or have questions about the therapy or assessment you are waiting for please get in touch with Ellen or Jen and we will do our best to support you.
We will be contributing to a wider response to this and the following is a link to a petition requesting government action – Petition · Action Against ASGSF Changes (Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund) – United Kingdom · Change.org
