Claire Adshead
@clairejadshead
Research Fellow (Liverpool John Moores University) and PhD candidate (University of Derby / UHCW NHS Trust)
"It's kind of staring you in the face - this is #healthpsychology" the clinical lead for the psychology profession Dr Adrian Whittington taking about why #healthpsychologymatters @BPSOfficial @divhealthpsych
Day 1 #dhpconf round up! Loved to see all the fab research being done particularly in women’s health catching some great talks by @thehealthpsych @Doctor_rfjglphk @jolieeunhee & @NatashaSeaton2 @BPSOfficial @divhealthpsych #womenshealth #research #healthpsychology


Day two of the #DHPconf and love to see that @NHSEngland and @NHSWales both echo the importance of transitioning to a preventative model and the value of the Health Psychology profession. As someone who’s Welsh working for orgs in England I’m watching this space




Final opportunity to be involved in cocreating an intervention for women with a PCOS with me details below ⬇️
🟣 RESEARCH REQUESTS 🟣 University of Derby are exploring collaboration and mental health care The American College of Greece are exploring barriers to accessing mental health care To take part, please visit: linktr.ee/veritypcos #pcos #pcosresearch #PCOS #womenshealth
❗️#PCOS COURSE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS❗️ Learn from leading experts across primary and secondary care and academia. Two day virtual evidence based course on diagnosis & management of PCOS. Learn more & register: shorturl.at/Z6kAG #pcostime #womenshealth #GPs
🔔👇👇👇Is any of this a bit like YOU? With PCOS, overweight, insulin resistance and a history of depression and anxiety, I sometimes use apps and connected devices to motivate my physical activity and keep tabs on my mood (hit and miss at times). If you have PCOS and use…
PLEASE RT: I am looking to speak with UK based healthcare professionals working with individuals diagnosed with #PCOS regarding designing a suitable intervention. For more info: derby.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ba…… #Research #healthcare @veritypcos @PcosSisters @DaisyPcos @NHSuk
Please RT: Recruitment for a fully funded #PhD studentship exploring the benefits of #ResistanceTraining for those living with #PCOS is now live @CovUniResearch. Home/EU applicants, click on the link to apply 👇 #WomensHealth #Research #Exercise #Strength coventry.ac.uk/research/resea…
Thank you @HPTN_Stage1 for having me on your Conversation Cafe today and for those of you who came along and asked lots of questions about my PhD and career change. Looking forward to next months talk! @CromulentPsych

Don't miss our next Conversation Café this Friday, April 11 with @clairejadshead! She’ll be sharing her inspiring career change journey and exploring her PhD research on psychological interventions for women with PCOS 💬✨ RSVP here: tinyurl.com/hptnapr2025
Interested in research? If you're over 18 and want to contribute to Public and Patient Involvement & Engagement projects at Liverpool John Moores University, we’d love to hear from you! Learn more: ljmu.ac.uk/research/centr… @LJMU_IHR @LJMU

📢 Join us for our next Conversation Café on April 11 with @clairejadshead! She’ll be enlightening us with her journey from career change to PhD research and diving into psychological interventions for women with PCOS. RSVP here: tinyurl.com/hptnapr2025 ✨
📢 Research request: Co-designing a psychological intervention for PCOS UK based medical professional working with individuals diagnosed with PCOS... we're seeking your expertise to develop a psychological intervention. For more info: derby.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ba… #PCOS #Research

📢 Research request: Help co-design a psychological intervention for individuals with PCOS If you're 18+, live in the UK, have a formal PCOS diagnosis & want to take part in two focus groups, check out the info sheet & sign up: derby.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3q… #PCOS #Research

Presenting my PhD findings so far at the HPSC Research Showcase at @DerbyUni but leaving the cutest newest family member at home on daddy day care was tough 🐶🥹 #phdlife #phd #pcos



Please RT: We are looking for people to complete a survey. If you have, or you know someone with #PCOS, living in the UK, please share this with them. Keen to hear from people from all backgrounds and ages so that we can understand if/how they use tech for their health. Thanks
This study sets to explore the engagement and impact of internet-enabled technologies and devices for lifestyle management & self-care of PCOS symptoms. If you are over 18, live in the UK, and you are interested in participating (or would like more info): forms.office.com/e/YGHVgYcfze
Snow DONE! First time on Rangers Path up Snowdon in knee deep snow. Can’t take credit for the snowman ⛄️ though 😂 #snowdon #snowday



Happy Holidays from the Health Psychology Trainee Network! This festive season, we’re excited to share our gift to you: a strong line-up of speakers for the 2025 #ConversationCafes! Lock in these dates in your new calendars and join us for a new year of health psych goodness ✨
Countdown to 2025 begins! 🎉 Get ready for an inspiring year of #HealthPsychology at our #ConversationCafes! Join us from January to April for thought-provoking talks with a fantastic lineup of speakers. 🗓️ Save the dates & don’t miss out!
On our way for the launch of the Welsh women’s health plan which identifies priority areas with plans of implementation. Thanks to @FTWW_Wales for their hard work in leading the coalition to ensure patient voices are heard. #WomensHealthWales