Alan Simpson
@cityalan.bsky.social
Professor of Mental Health Nursing
Centre for Mental Health Nursing Research
King's College London
And a little bit of politics.
Partner, dad, grandad. Views just mine, sadly.
Centre for Mental Health Nursing Research
King's College London
And a little bit of politics.
Partner, dad, grandad. Views just mine, sadly.
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Alan Simpson
@cityalan.bsky.social
· Nov 30
The use and impact of surveillance-based technology initiatives in inpatient and acute mental health settings: a systematic review - BMC Medicine
Background The use of surveillance technologies is becoming increasingly common in inpatient mental health settings, commonly justified as efforts to improve safety and cost-effectiveness. However, th...
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Thanks to those who came and played such an engaged and constructive part in our workshop on designing relational care approaches to reduce self-harm and suicide in various settings. Lots of lovely ideas #RRNConf25
Really enjoyed our first session at #RRNConf25 Smashing to see so many people and some great questions. Thanks for inviting us. Next up: the workshop.
November 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Thanks to those who came and played such an engaged and constructive part in our workshop on designing relational care approaches to reduce self-harm and suicide in various settings. Lots of lovely ideas #RRNConf25
Really enjoyed our first session at #RRNConf25 Smashing to see so many people and some great questions. Thanks for inviting us. Next up: the workshop.
November 14, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Really enjoyed our first session at #RRNConf25 Smashing to see so many people and some great questions. Thanks for inviting us. Next up: the workshop.
#RRNConf25 Great to see such a great turnout at this conference on reducing restraint. First talk today by Gambinga Gambinga on naming the named or unrecognised restraints on people’s lives living in the community was genuinely mind-opening. Brilliant.
November 14, 2025 at 10:10 AM
#RRNConf25 Great to see such a great turnout at this conference on reducing restraint. First talk today by Gambinga Gambinga on naming the named or unrecognised restraints on people’s lives living in the community was genuinely mind-opening. Brilliant.
Looking forward to #RRNConf25, hearing others & presenting a keynote and workshop with Jess Griffiths on Relational Care in reducing self-harm & suicide in inpatient mental health wards & emergency departments. This draws on our work @mentalhealthpru.bsky.social
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November 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Looking forward to #RRNConf25, hearing others & presenting a keynote and workshop with Jess Griffiths on Relational Care in reducing self-harm & suicide in inpatient mental health wards & emergency departments. This draws on our work @mentalhealthpru.bsky.social
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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As a Safety manager in the NHS, Labour is most likely making me redundant, and I could lose my house. Making NHS patients less safe in the process.
How are Labour policies changing your life?
How are Labour policies changing your life?
Why aren't Labour's life-changing policies connecting with voters - and what can the party do? It's down to messaging, how it's told, and the messengers...
Why don’t Labour’s workers’ and renters’ rights reforms cut through to voters – and how should they? – LabourList
When millions of workers and renters don’t know you’re doing more to improve their rights than any government in half a century, something is going…
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November 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
As a Safety manager in the NHS, Labour is most likely making me redundant, and I could lose my house. Making NHS patients less safe in the process.
How are Labour policies changing your life?
How are Labour policies changing your life?
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Around 10,000 university workers being made redundant this year. Labour policies are definitely cutting through in higher education …
November 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Around 10,000 university workers being made redundant this year. Labour policies are definitely cutting through in higher education …
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A packed start to the #RRNConf2025 with @restraintreductionnetwork.org. Already meeting fantastic people. I'm looking forward to spending time with friends and colleagues old and new. So many amazing speakers including @drjohnabaker.bsky.social @cityalan.bsky.social Alexis Quinn and so many more!
November 13, 2025 at 9:29 AM
A packed start to the #RRNConf2025 with @restraintreductionnetwork.org. Already meeting fantastic people. I'm looking forward to spending time with friends and colleagues old and new. So many amazing speakers including @drjohnabaker.bsky.social @cityalan.bsky.social Alexis Quinn and so many more!
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1. Yesterday, 86 people were arrested in the UK under the Terrorism Act 2000 for holding signs saying "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action."
They are the opposite of terrorists. They were protesting *against* terrorism. 🧵
They are the opposite of terrorists. They were protesting *against* terrorism. 🧵
July 13, 2025 at 7:16 AM
1. Yesterday, 86 people were arrested in the UK under the Terrorism Act 2000 for holding signs saying "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action."
They are the opposite of terrorists. They were protesting *against* terrorism. 🧵
They are the opposite of terrorists. They were protesting *against* terrorism. 🧵
USA leading way on inhumane treatment of immigrants
I just left the Everglades Immigrant Interment Camp. No, I’m not using their ridiculous name. It was a very tough to witness humans in those cages. Every Floridian should be ashamed that our taxpayer money is being used for this.
July 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
USA leading way on inhumane treatment of immigrants
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BBC News provides a 'land of the free' latest
Where political views expressed on social media by students will exclude you from getting an education in the US
Add that students in the US have already had their visas revoked because of part-taking in pro Palestinian protests
Where political views expressed on social media by students will exclude you from getting an education in the US
Add that students in the US have already had their visas revoked because of part-taking in pro Palestinian protests
May 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM
BBC News provides a 'land of the free' latest
Where political views expressed on social media by students will exclude you from getting an education in the US
Add that students in the US have already had their visas revoked because of part-taking in pro Palestinian protests
Where political views expressed on social media by students will exclude you from getting an education in the US
Add that students in the US have already had their visas revoked because of part-taking in pro Palestinian protests
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In just 3 months Labour licensed more military exports to Israel than the Tories did in all of 2020-2023.
Yesterday Israeli strikes killed 80 people, including at least 22 children, while the UN warned that the entire population of Gaza is now at "critical risk" of famine.
Yesterday Israeli strikes killed 80 people, including at least 22 children, while the UN warned that the entire population of Gaza is now at "critical risk" of famine.
'Massive increase' in UK military equipment sent to Israel under Labour, data shows
LABOUR licensed exports of more military equipment to Israel in the final three months of 2024 than the Tories did for all of 2020-2023, new figures…
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May 15, 2025 at 8:29 PM
In just 3 months Labour licensed more military exports to Israel than the Tories did in all of 2020-2023.
Yesterday Israeli strikes killed 80 people, including at least 22 children, while the UN warned that the entire population of Gaza is now at "critical risk" of famine.
Yesterday Israeli strikes killed 80 people, including at least 22 children, while the UN warned that the entire population of Gaza is now at "critical risk" of famine.
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You cannot make this stuff up.
May 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
You cannot make this stuff up.
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Yvette Cooper repeatedly refused to give a straight answer just now on Today to straight Q “Will councils get more money to pay care workers more?” She repeatedly committed to higher carer pay but wouldn’t commit to money so councils can fund it. Think that speaks volumes about the mess we are in.
May 13, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Yvette Cooper repeatedly refused to give a straight answer just now on Today to straight Q “Will councils get more money to pay care workers more?” She repeatedly committed to higher carer pay but wouldn’t commit to money so councils can fund it. Think that speaks volumes about the mess we are in.
NEW paper from @mentalhealthpru.bsky.social Check it out.
Understanding the barriers and facilitators to delivering peer support effectively in England: a qualitative
interview study bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-025-06850-z
Understanding the barriers and facilitators to delivering peer support effectively in England: a qualitative
interview study bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-025-06850-z
Understanding the barriers and facilitators to delivering peer support effectively in England: a qualitative interview study - BMC Psychiatry
Background Peer support roles within mental health services are rapidly increasing in number and scope in the UK and internationally. This paper explores the facilitators and barriers to delivering pe...
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May 13, 2025 at 7:55 AM
NEW paper from @mentalhealthpru.bsky.social Check it out.
Understanding the barriers and facilitators to delivering peer support effectively in England: a qualitative
interview study bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-025-06850-z
Understanding the barriers and facilitators to delivering peer support effectively in England: a qualitative
interview study bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-025-06850-z
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How nice to be told by Keir Starmer that my mother who delivered babies, as a midwife, worked nights and damaged her back lifting patients as a nurse, was a pillar of her community as a health visitor has caused “incalculable damage” to the UK !
May 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
How nice to be told by Keir Starmer that my mother who delivered babies, as a midwife, worked nights and damaged her back lifting patients as a nurse, was a pillar of her community as a health visitor has caused “incalculable damage” to the UK !
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Great to see this out. Fab collaboration and paper @mentalhealthpru.bsky.social Quantitative Evidence for Relational Care Approaches to Assessing and Managing Self-Harm and Suicide Risk in Inpatient Mental Health and Emergency Department Settings: A Scoping Review www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Quantitative Evidence for Relational Care Approaches to Assessing and Managing Self-Harm and Suicide Risk in Inpatient Mental Health and Emergency Department Settings: A Scoping Review
There is an over-reliance on structured risk assessments and restrictive practices for managing self-harm and suicidality in inpatient mental health and emergency department (ED) settings, despite ...
www.tandfonline.com
May 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Seen this?
Great to see this out. Fab collaboration and paper @mentalhealthpru.bsky.social Quantitative Evidence for Relational Care Approaches to Assessing and Managing Self-Harm and Suicide Risk in Inpatient Mental Health and Emergency Department Settings: A Scoping Review www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Quantitative Evidence for Relational Care Approaches to Assessing and Managing Self-Harm and Suicide Risk in Inpatient Mental Health and Emergency Department Settings: A Scoping Review
There is an over-reliance on structured risk assessments and restrictive practices for managing self-harm and suicidality in inpatient mental health and emergency department (ED) settings, despite ...
www.tandfonline.com
May 6, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Great to see this out. Fab collaboration and paper @mentalhealthpru.bsky.social Quantitative Evidence for Relational Care Approaches to Assessing and Managing Self-Harm and Suicide Risk in Inpatient Mental Health and Emergency Department Settings: A Scoping Review www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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🔴 Newly published paper - Alternative approaches to standard inpatient mental health care: development of a typology of service models
📄 Published in the International Journal of Mental Health Systems, this study, led by Jess Griffiths, maps a range of alternatives to standard #inpatientcare.
📄 Published in the International Journal of Mental Health Systems, this study, led by Jess Griffiths, maps a range of alternatives to standard #inpatientcare.
New paper on alternatives to inpatient mental health care, from the team at @mentalhealthpru.bsky.social
Alternative approaches to standard inpatient mental health care: development of a typology of service models | International Journal of Mental Health Systems doi.org/10.1186/s130...
Alternative approaches to standard inpatient mental health care: development of a typology of service models | International Journal of Mental Health Systems doi.org/10.1186/s130...
Alternative approaches to standard inpatient mental health care: development of a typology of service models - International Journal of Mental Health Systems
Background Inpatient mental health care is an integral part of the continuum of mental health care in many countries, though it can be associated with challenges, such as reliance on coercive practice...
doi.org
April 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🔴 Newly published paper - Alternative approaches to standard inpatient mental health care: development of a typology of service models
📄 Published in the International Journal of Mental Health Systems, this study, led by Jess Griffiths, maps a range of alternatives to standard #inpatientcare.
📄 Published in the International Journal of Mental Health Systems, this study, led by Jess Griffiths, maps a range of alternatives to standard #inpatientcare.
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An interesting paper critiquing ‘complex emotional needs’ as a label to individuals given a diagnosis of a personality disorder ⬇️
#MentalHealth #research
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#MentalHealth #research
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A brief critique of the pseudo-diagnosis ‘complex emotional needs’ | The British Journal of Psychiatry | Cambridge Core
A brief critique of the pseudo-diagnosis ‘complex emotional needs’
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April 11, 2025 at 9:09 AM
An interesting paper critiquing ‘complex emotional needs’ as a label to individuals given a diagnosis of a personality disorder ⬇️
#MentalHealth #research
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#MentalHealth #research
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Interesting article by The Guardian referencing our systematic review findings on Digital Surveillance.
It gives a great overview of Oxevison and the concerns over its effect on patients
theguardian.com/society/2025...
#inpatient #mentalhealth
It gives a great overview of Oxevison and the concerns over its effect on patients
theguardian.com/society/2025...
#inpatient #mentalhealth
Is it safe? Is it spying? Disquiet over NHS ‘magic eye’ surveillance camera in mental health units
Campaign calls for investigation into the use of Oxevison amid concerns over care and its effect on patients
theguardian.com
April 1, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Interesting article by The Guardian referencing our systematic review findings on Digital Surveillance.
It gives a great overview of Oxevison and the concerns over its effect on patients
theguardian.com/society/2025...
#inpatient #mentalhealth
It gives a great overview of Oxevison and the concerns over its effect on patients
theguardian.com/society/2025...
#inpatient #mentalhealth
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We were honoured to share our recent work on Peer Support at two MHPRU events this year! 🫲🏽🫱🏿
Over 250 people joined us across a webinar and live panel event — and now the video series is live! 🎥
Huge thanks to @thementalelf.bsky.social for bringing it all together 💙
#PeerSupport #MentalHealth
Over 250 people joined us across a webinar and live panel event — and now the video series is live! 🎥
Huge thanks to @thementalelf.bsky.social for bringing it all together 💙
#PeerSupport #MentalHealth
🫲🏽 Peer Support in Mental Health 🫱🏿
📺 Bumper set of very informative videos now launched!
We've loved working with the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Mental Health on these events this year.
#PeerSupport #MentalHealth
📺 Bumper set of very informative videos now launched!
We've loved working with the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Mental Health on these events this year.
#PeerSupport #MentalHealth
Peer Support in Mental Health webinar: Evidence, Experiences & Insights
Welcome to the Mental Health Policy Research Unit webinar on peer support in mental health care in England, which took place on Zoom on Monday 20th January 2...
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April 9, 2025 at 9:14 AM
We were honoured to share our recent work on Peer Support at two MHPRU events this year! 🫲🏽🫱🏿
Over 250 people joined us across a webinar and live panel event — and now the video series is live! 🎥
Huge thanks to @thementalelf.bsky.social for bringing it all together 💙
#PeerSupport #MentalHealth
Over 250 people joined us across a webinar and live panel event — and now the video series is live! 🎥
Huge thanks to @thementalelf.bsky.social for bringing it all together 💙
#PeerSupport #MentalHealth
New paper on alternatives to inpatient mental health care, from the team at @mentalhealthpru.bsky.social
Alternative approaches to standard inpatient mental health care: development of a typology of service models | International Journal of Mental Health Systems doi.org/10.1186/s130...
Alternative approaches to standard inpatient mental health care: development of a typology of service models | International Journal of Mental Health Systems doi.org/10.1186/s130...
Alternative approaches to standard inpatient mental health care: development of a typology of service models - International Journal of Mental Health Systems
Background Inpatient mental health care is an integral part of the continuum of mental health care in many countries, though it can be associated with challenges, such as reliance on coercive practice...
doi.org
April 22, 2025 at 12:18 PM
New paper on alternatives to inpatient mental health care, from the team at @mentalhealthpru.bsky.social
Alternative approaches to standard inpatient mental health care: development of a typology of service models | International Journal of Mental Health Systems doi.org/10.1186/s130...
Alternative approaches to standard inpatient mental health care: development of a typology of service models | International Journal of Mental Health Systems doi.org/10.1186/s130...
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Blatant war crimes committed in Gaza today as Israel drops bombs on tents in 'safe zones'.
For no reason except they can because the USA/UK continue to send them weapons despite them blatantly committing Genocide.
For no reason except they can because the USA/UK continue to send them weapons despite them blatantly committing Genocide.
April 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Blatant war crimes committed in Gaza today as Israel drops bombs on tents in 'safe zones'.
For no reason except they can because the USA/UK continue to send them weapons despite them blatantly committing Genocide.
For no reason except they can because the USA/UK continue to send them weapons despite them blatantly committing Genocide.
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Putin unilaterally declares a truce for Easter, the first in Russia's three-year war on Ukraine, immediately breaks it, Zelensky says // @siobhanogrady.bsky.social reports from Kyiv with @leadergrev.bsky.social and Catherine Belton
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Putin declares Easter truce, quickly breaks it, Ukraine says
Putin declared a unilateral truce to begin at 6 p.m. Moscow time. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said “Russian artillery fire has not subsided.”
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April 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Putin unilaterally declares a truce for Easter, the first in Russia's three-year war on Ukraine, immediately breaks it, Zelensky says // @siobhanogrady.bsky.social reports from Kyiv with @leadergrev.bsky.social and Catherine Belton
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