Alice Farrington
@alicefarrington.bsky.social
Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in OCD and anxiety in children and young people, Oxford
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Looking forward to presenting at the upcoming OCD UK conference in Nottingham on 8th November about Supporting neurodivergent children to recover from OCD. A great conference line up this year! www.ocduk.org/conference/
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This looks to be a must-read for anyone interested in imagery rescripting: an account by Arnoud Arntz of their updated imagery rescripting protocol, including very extensive supplements with therapist resources:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Imagery Rescripting: an update of the treatment protocol
Imagery Rescripting (ImRs) is a transdiagnostic technique to treat aversive memories of real (traumatic) experiences, or of aversive fantasies, such a…
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November 14, 2025 at 6:24 AM
This looks to be a must-read for anyone interested in imagery rescripting: an account by Arnoud Arntz of their updated imagery rescripting protocol, including very extensive supplements with therapist resources:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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This panel discussion will take place in the parent room at our conference on Saturday 8th November.
Parents will have the opportunity to ask questions to experts and people with lived experience.
To book a ticket or to find out more, click here https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/
Parents will have the opportunity to ask questions to experts and people with lived experience.
To book a ticket or to find out more, click here https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/
October 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
This panel discussion will take place in the parent room at our conference on Saturday 8th November.
Parents will have the opportunity to ask questions to experts and people with lived experience.
To book a ticket or to find out more, click here https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/
Parents will have the opportunity to ask questions to experts and people with lived experience.
To book a ticket or to find out more, click here https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/
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Introducing Dr Sasha Walters 👋
We are thrilled that Dr Sasha Walters will be joining us for our annual conference! This talk will take place in the parent stream.
To book a ticket or read more, click the link here https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/ 🔗
#OCDUKConference
We are thrilled that Dr Sasha Walters will be joining us for our annual conference! This talk will take place in the parent stream.
To book a ticket or read more, click the link here https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/ 🔗
#OCDUKConference
October 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Introducing Dr Sasha Walters 👋
We are thrilled that Dr Sasha Walters will be joining us for our annual conference! This talk will take place in the parent stream.
To book a ticket or read more, click the link here https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/ 🔗
#OCDUKConference
We are thrilled that Dr Sasha Walters will be joining us for our annual conference! This talk will take place in the parent stream.
To book a ticket or read more, click the link here https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/ 🔗
#OCDUKConference
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Introducing Dr Alice Farrington 👋
We are delighted that Dr Alice Farrington will be joining us for our annual conference in Nottingham on Sat 8th November in our parent stream of the conference.
Click here for more info https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/ 🔗
We are delighted that Dr Alice Farrington will be joining us for our annual conference in Nottingham on Sat 8th November in our parent stream of the conference.
Click here for more info https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/ 🔗
October 17, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Introducing Dr Alice Farrington 👋
We are delighted that Dr Alice Farrington will be joining us for our annual conference in Nottingham on Sat 8th November in our parent stream of the conference.
Click here for more info https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/ 🔗
We are delighted that Dr Alice Farrington will be joining us for our annual conference in Nottingham on Sat 8th November in our parent stream of the conference.
Click here for more info https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/ 🔗
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Interested in understanding the foundations of #Anxiety: what it is, what causes it, and how it presents?
Check out Dr Chloe Chessell's fantastic #ACAMHLearn Introductory Learning Series - with 3 brilliant videos and eligible for CPD certification upon completion!… https://t.co/14DdDt3kYt
Check out Dr Chloe Chessell's fantastic #ACAMHLearn Introductory Learning Series - with 3 brilliant videos and eligible for CPD certification upon completion!… https://t.co/14DdDt3kYt
October 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Interested in understanding the foundations of #Anxiety: what it is, what causes it, and how it presents?
Check out Dr Chloe Chessell's fantastic #ACAMHLearn Introductory Learning Series - with 3 brilliant videos and eligible for CPD certification upon completion!… https://t.co/14DdDt3kYt
Check out Dr Chloe Chessell's fantastic #ACAMHLearn Introductory Learning Series - with 3 brilliant videos and eligible for CPD certification upon completion!… https://t.co/14DdDt3kYt
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Calling all parents/caregivers! 📣
Do you have a child (under 18) with OCD?
Our parent stream at our annual conference has been designed just for you.
This event will take place on Saturday 8th November in Nottingham
Click here to book/read more; https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/
Do you have a child (under 18) with OCD?
Our parent stream at our annual conference has been designed just for you.
This event will take place on Saturday 8th November in Nottingham
Click here to book/read more; https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/
October 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Calling all parents/caregivers! 📣
Do you have a child (under 18) with OCD?
Our parent stream at our annual conference has been designed just for you.
This event will take place on Saturday 8th November in Nottingham
Click here to book/read more; https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/
Do you have a child (under 18) with OCD?
Our parent stream at our annual conference has been designed just for you.
This event will take place on Saturday 8th November in Nottingham
Click here to book/read more; https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/
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Megan and Ashley were recently privileged to spend time with the team from the Oxford Health Specialist Psychological Interventions Centre to discuss all things OCD and gain a better understanding of how patients can access the clinic.
Clinic website: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/ohspic/
Clinic website: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/ohspic/
October 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Megan and Ashley were recently privileged to spend time with the team from the Oxford Health Specialist Psychological Interventions Centre to discuss all things OCD and gain a better understanding of how patients can access the clinic.
Clinic website: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/ohspic/
Clinic website: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/ohspic/
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We are thrilled that Dr Alison Roberts will be joining us for our annual conference this year in Nottingham on 8th November, and her presentation will be focusing on ERP/Behavioural Experiments for Neurodivergent People.
Click the link to book!🔗 https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/
Click the link to book!🔗 https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/
October 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We are thrilled that Dr Alison Roberts will be joining us for our annual conference this year in Nottingham on 8th November, and her presentation will be focusing on ERP/Behavioural Experiments for Neurodivergent People.
Click the link to book!🔗 https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/
Click the link to book!🔗 https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/
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Introducing Dr Gazal Jones! 👋
We are super excited to welcome Dr Jones to our annual conference this year. 'When OCD Affects the Whole Family: Involving Parents and Carers in Treatment', will take place in the 'parent stream'
🔗Link to book a ticket https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/
We are super excited to welcome Dr Jones to our annual conference this year. 'When OCD Affects the Whole Family: Involving Parents and Carers in Treatment', will take place in the 'parent stream'
🔗Link to book a ticket https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/
October 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Introducing Dr Gazal Jones! 👋
We are super excited to welcome Dr Jones to our annual conference this year. 'When OCD Affects the Whole Family: Involving Parents and Carers in Treatment', will take place in the 'parent stream'
🔗Link to book a ticket https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/
We are super excited to welcome Dr Jones to our annual conference this year. 'When OCD Affects the Whole Family: Involving Parents and Carers in Treatment', will take place in the 'parent stream'
🔗Link to book a ticket https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/
Looking forward to presenting at the upcoming OCD UK conference in Nottingham on 8th November about Supporting neurodivergent children to recover from OCD. A great conference line up this year! www.ocduk.org/conference/
October 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Looking forward to presenting at the upcoming OCD UK conference in Nottingham on 8th November about Supporting neurodivergent children to recover from OCD. A great conference line up this year! www.ocduk.org/conference/
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Hurrah!
We can finally share the animations I have been working on with @thrivingautistic.bsky.social
Lightbulb Moments: Being Autistic
Please do let us know what you think and share if you find valuable!
youtu.be/3O6hy-usIug?...
We can finally share the animations I have been working on with @thrivingautistic.bsky.social
Lightbulb Moments: Being Autistic
Please do let us know what you think and share if you find valuable!
youtu.be/3O6hy-usIug?...
Lightbulb Moments: Being Autistic
YouTube video by Thriving Autistic
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September 19, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Hurrah!
We can finally share the animations I have been working on with @thrivingautistic.bsky.social
Lightbulb Moments: Being Autistic
Please do let us know what you think and share if you find valuable!
youtu.be/3O6hy-usIug?...
We can finally share the animations I have been working on with @thrivingautistic.bsky.social
Lightbulb Moments: Being Autistic
Please do let us know what you think and share if you find valuable!
youtu.be/3O6hy-usIug?...
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A FREE and by donation Conference Event
Aimed at Parents, Carers, Teachers & Health Professionals
This October 2nd at 4 pm GMT, @laurahellfeld.bsky.social and I will be presenting for the @panspandasuk.bsky.social Charity
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Aimed at Parents, Carers, Teachers & Health Professionals
This October 2nd at 4 pm GMT, @laurahellfeld.bsky.social and I will be presenting for the @panspandasuk.bsky.social Charity
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neurodiver...
Neurodivergence, PANS and PANDAS with Helen Edgar and Laura Hellfield
Join Helen and Laura as they discuss neurodivergent burnout, barriers to learning and neurodiversity-affirming support
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September 5, 2025 at 11:41 AM
A FREE and by donation Conference Event
Aimed at Parents, Carers, Teachers & Health Professionals
This October 2nd at 4 pm GMT, @laurahellfeld.bsky.social and I will be presenting for the @panspandasuk.bsky.social Charity
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neurodiver...
Aimed at Parents, Carers, Teachers & Health Professionals
This October 2nd at 4 pm GMT, @laurahellfeld.bsky.social and I will be presenting for the @panspandasuk.bsky.social Charity
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neurodiver...
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📢 Our systematic review, led by Bomikazi Lupindo, is out in BJPsych International!
We examined how school and community violence affect adolescents’ mental health in Sub-Saharan Africa.
#YouthMentalHealth @topicgroup.bsky.social @oxexppsy.bsky.social
📄Read full article here ➡️ bit.ly/424I4tT
We examined how school and community violence affect adolescents’ mental health in Sub-Saharan Africa.
#YouthMentalHealth @topicgroup.bsky.social @oxexppsy.bsky.social
📄Read full article here ➡️ bit.ly/424I4tT
Impact of exposure to community and school violence during adolescence in the African context: systematic review | BJPsych International | Cambridge Core
Impact of exposure to community and school violence during adolescence in the African context: systematic review
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September 3, 2025 at 10:17 AM
📢 Our systematic review, led by Bomikazi Lupindo, is out in BJPsych International!
We examined how school and community violence affect adolescents’ mental health in Sub-Saharan Africa.
#YouthMentalHealth @topicgroup.bsky.social @oxexppsy.bsky.social
📄Read full article here ➡️ bit.ly/424I4tT
We examined how school and community violence affect adolescents’ mental health in Sub-Saharan Africa.
#YouthMentalHealth @topicgroup.bsky.social @oxexppsy.bsky.social
📄Read full article here ➡️ bit.ly/424I4tT
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57 #autistic & #ADHD adolescents described upsetting experiences.
Their nuances are often missed by adult observations and I argue they are vital for shaping supportive whole school mental health interventions. #publication #new #research
acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Their nuances are often missed by adult observations and I argue they are vital for shaping supportive whole school mental health interventions. #publication #new #research
acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
JCPP Advances | ACAMH Child Development Journal | Wiley Online Library
Background Accounts of emotional dysregulation in autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are typically based on external adult observations anchored in neurotypical notions of em...
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August 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
57 #autistic & #ADHD adolescents described upsetting experiences.
Their nuances are often missed by adult observations and I argue they are vital for shaping supportive whole school mental health interventions. #publication #new #research
acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Their nuances are often missed by adult observations and I argue they are vital for shaping supportive whole school mental health interventions. #publication #new #research
acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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We're delighted to be starting the new academic year by welcoming @jodieclarke.bsky.social to our Wellbeing Hub webinar series
Join us on 18th Sept 7-8.30pm for this important discussion - Understanding Autistic Burnout in Children and Young People
All welcome
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jodie-clar...
Join us on 18th Sept 7-8.30pm for this important discussion - Understanding Autistic Burnout in Children and Young People
All welcome
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jodie-clar...
Jodie Clarke - Understanding Autistic Burnout in Children and Young People
Our September talk for the Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub is delivered by Jodie Clarke
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August 5, 2025 at 12:23 PM
We're delighted to be starting the new academic year by welcoming @jodieclarke.bsky.social to our Wellbeing Hub webinar series
Join us on 18th Sept 7-8.30pm for this important discussion - Understanding Autistic Burnout in Children and Young People
All welcome
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jodie-clar...
Join us on 18th Sept 7-8.30pm for this important discussion - Understanding Autistic Burnout in Children and Young People
All welcome
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jodie-clar...
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We are thrilled to announce that we are taking our parent project to Sheffield in September.
Are you a parent of a child between the ages of 5-18 who is suffering because of OCD? To learn more about our parent project, visit our parent page - www.ocduk.org/parents/
Are you a parent of a child between the ages of 5-18 who is suffering because of OCD? To learn more about our parent project, visit our parent page - www.ocduk.org/parents/
August 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
We are thrilled to announce that we are taking our parent project to Sheffield in September.
Are you a parent of a child between the ages of 5-18 who is suffering because of OCD? To learn more about our parent project, visit our parent page - www.ocduk.org/parents/
Are you a parent of a child between the ages of 5-18 who is suffering because of OCD? To learn more about our parent project, visit our parent page - www.ocduk.org/parents/
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🔍 Practitioner Psychologists (incl. 2nd/3rd yr Trainees): Have you experienced indirect trauma exposure through work?
We're running a short survey to understand its impact.
📝 psychiatryoxford.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
@ox.ac.uk @oxexppsy.bsky.social
We're running a short survey to understand its impact.
📝 psychiatryoxford.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
@ox.ac.uk @oxexppsy.bsky.social
July 28, 2025 at 11:09 AM
🔍 Practitioner Psychologists (incl. 2nd/3rd yr Trainees): Have you experienced indirect trauma exposure through work?
We're running a short survey to understand its impact.
📝 psychiatryoxford.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
@ox.ac.uk @oxexppsy.bsky.social
We're running a short survey to understand its impact.
📝 psychiatryoxford.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
@ox.ac.uk @oxexppsy.bsky.social
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New paper from our very own @jopavlopoulou.bsky.social and wonderful collaborative led by Prof Sonuga Barke.
In RE-STAR we are comparing Emotion Regulation Deficits (ERD) and Emotional Burden (EB) as potential mechanisms underpinning this risk.
acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
In RE-STAR we are comparing Emotion Regulation Deficits (ERD) and Emotional Burden (EB) as potential mechanisms underpinning this risk.
acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
<em>Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry</em> | ACAMH Pediatric Journal | Wiley Online Library
Background
Mental health problems are elevated in adolescents with ADHD and/or autism. Emotion regulation deficits (ERD) have been hypothesised as a key driver of such difficulties. The Regulating E.....
acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
July 25, 2025 at 11:38 AM
New paper from our very own @jopavlopoulou.bsky.social and wonderful collaborative led by Prof Sonuga Barke.
In RE-STAR we are comparing Emotion Regulation Deficits (ERD) and Emotional Burden (EB) as potential mechanisms underpinning this risk.
acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
In RE-STAR we are comparing Emotion Regulation Deficits (ERD) and Emotional Burden (EB) as potential mechanisms underpinning this risk.
acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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There are plenty more things I wish more people knew, but here are my top 6: #bfrb #bodyfocusedrepetitivebehaviors #trichotillomania #trichotillomaniaawareness #dermatillomania #skinpickingdisorder #hairpullingdisorder
#livedexperiencescientist #mentalhealthawareness
#livedexperiencescientist #mentalhealthawareness
November 22, 2024 at 7:48 PM
There are plenty more things I wish more people knew, but here are my top 6: #bfrb #bodyfocusedrepetitivebehaviors #trichotillomania #trichotillomaniaawareness #dermatillomania #skinpickingdisorder #hairpullingdisorder
#livedexperiencescientist #mentalhealthawareness
#livedexperiencescientist #mentalhealthawareness
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And now there is a video version… please share! youtu.be/Rkc-vpXJ8Bw?...
The 6 things everyone should know about body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs)
YouTube video by The Trich Prof
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July 22, 2025 at 3:41 PM
And now there is a video version… please share! youtu.be/Rkc-vpXJ8Bw?...
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📣Oxford Health BRC Neurodiversity Conference Sept 2025
Day 1: Identifying Gaps and Advancing Mental Health Research Saïd Business School
Day 2: Community Support, Advocacy, and Lived Experience
Dept of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital
All details including how to book:
tinyurl.com/NDConference...
Day 1: Identifying Gaps and Advancing Mental Health Research Saïd Business School
Day 2: Community Support, Advocacy, and Lived Experience
Dept of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital
All details including how to book:
tinyurl.com/NDConference...
July 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM
📣Oxford Health BRC Neurodiversity Conference Sept 2025
Day 1: Identifying Gaps and Advancing Mental Health Research Saïd Business School
Day 2: Community Support, Advocacy, and Lived Experience
Dept of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital
All details including how to book:
tinyurl.com/NDConference...
Day 1: Identifying Gaps and Advancing Mental Health Research Saïd Business School
Day 2: Community Support, Advocacy, and Lived Experience
Dept of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital
All details including how to book:
tinyurl.com/NDConference...
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📢📢 Come and work with us! We are seeking a highly organised and enthusiastic research assistant to support an evaluation of a novel digital cognitive therapy for adolescent social anxiety. More info here: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
Job Details
my.corehr.com
July 2, 2025 at 7:49 PM
📢📢 Come and work with us! We are seeking a highly organised and enthusiastic research assistant to support an evaluation of a novel digital cognitive therapy for adolescent social anxiety. More info here: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
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Anni wasn’t happy at school. She was crying in the evenings and saying she had tummy aches in the morning.
Her dad went into school for a meeting. 1/
Her dad went into school for a meeting. 1/
April 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Anni wasn’t happy at school. She was crying in the evenings and saying she had tummy aches in the morning.
Her dad went into school for a meeting. 1/
Her dad went into school for a meeting. 1/
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I'm delighted that our book Break Free from Maternal Anxiety is part of @readingagency’s #ReadingWell for families book collection! Designed to support parental mental health and wellbeing in pregnancy and beyond, find out more about the scheme here 👉 readingagency.org.uk/reading-well 📚
June 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I'm delighted that our book Break Free from Maternal Anxiety is part of @readingagency’s #ReadingWell for families book collection! Designed to support parental mental health and wellbeing in pregnancy and beyond, find out more about the scheme here 👉 readingagency.org.uk/reading-well 📚
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Just popping up to share this again - do you have 15 mins free to complete some online questionnaires and help us to finally validate this new measure of compassionate healthcare in action? Shopping vouchers to win and also our eternal gratitude 🙏🏻 uniofbath.questionpro.eu/a/TakeSurvey...
Measuring Compassion Healthcare in Action- The CHIA Study.
Measuring Compassion Healthcare in Action- The CHIA Study.
uniofbath.questionpro.eu
May 30, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Just popping up to share this again - do you have 15 mins free to complete some online questionnaires and help us to finally validate this new measure of compassionate healthcare in action? Shopping vouchers to win and also our eternal gratitude 🙏🏻 uniofbath.questionpro.eu/a/TakeSurvey...