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Psychology Chartered We offer a comprehensive range of clinical services delivered by experienced and specialist clinical psychologists.

Delivering psychological services for over a decade, Psychology Chartered has a proven track record of working with patients, their families, clinicians, solicitors and other agencies. Our services include:

- Clinical Neuropsychology
- Mental Health
- Diagnostic Dementia Assessments
- Medico-Legal Services
- Specialist Trauma Services
- Teaching, Training, Supervision and Clinical Research.

How does 'mild cognitive impairment' differ from early stage dementia?   https://zurl.co/ATe16
11/08/2025

How does 'mild cognitive impairment' differ from early stage dementia?





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Written by Dr Laura Meader, Clinical Neuropsychologist All names and other potentially identifying information has been changed to protect anonymity Mild cognitive impairment (MCI), sometimes called Mild cognitive disorder (MCD), is a diagnostic term used to describe problems with memory or other as...

Should people aged over 70 only have to self-certify that they are fit to drive, rather than take any mandatory health t...
01/08/2025

Should people aged over 70 only have to self-certify that they are fit to drive, rather than take any mandatory health tests?

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The DVLA is looking to change the law that would affect thousands if brought in

Does Artificial Intelligence undermine or improve the reliability of expert witness evidence?https://zurl.co/Ms216
24/07/2025

Does Artificial Intelligence undermine or improve the reliability of expert witness evidence?

https://zurl.co/Ms216

Explore the emerging risks and accountability concerns associated with AI in expert evidence in litigation.

Can ignorance and stigma compound the challenges of a Functional Neurological Disorder?  https://zurl.co/dIhln
15/07/2025

Can ignorance and stigma compound the challenges of a Functional Neurological Disorder?



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Definition(s) The diagnostic criteria for Functional Neurological Disorder, as stated in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM-5), are as follows: i) “One or more symptoms of altered voluntary motor or sensory function; ii) clinical findings provide evidence of incompatibility between the symptom...

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury is inevitable in contact sport; but is it worth it?  https://zurl.co/mtL5y
24/06/2025

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury is inevitable in contact sport; but is it worth it?




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Several years ago, I assessed Kayden, a professional footballer who had sustained a significant head injury whilst playing. I spoke with his coaches who reported their difficulties supporting him to comply with the medical advice, associated training plan and the protocols governing his return to co...

The mythology of FND:'FND is a diagnosis of exclusion' https://zurl.co/uBQgg
07/06/2025

The mythology of FND:

'FND is a diagnosis of exclusion'



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The FND (Functional Neurological Disorder) guide provides further information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Do you ask clients about their intimate relationships in clinical assessments?https://zurl.co/xA2xA
05/06/2025

Do you ask clients about their intimate relationships in clinical assessments?

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Written by Caitlin Thompson The complexities of rehabilitation after an acquired brain injury (ABI) and major disability are vast and it is known that managing the new physical, emotional, and cognitive changes can impact existing and future relationships (O’Keefe et al, 2020; McCabe et al, 2023)....

Will the culture of sport undermine efforts to address the escalation of concussion within rugby?https://zurl.co/6ewQh
29/05/2025

Will the culture of sport undermine efforts to address the escalation of concussion within rugby?

https://zurl.co/6ewQh

Book Review Walker-Brown, H. (2022). A Delicate Game: Brain Injury, sport and Sacrifice. Hodder & Stoughton General Division: London. ISBN: 9781529348064 As I lifted Pauline’s brain out of its jar of aldehyde and held it apprehensively, I was suddenly struck by the mass of contradictions in my cup...

Has the criminalisation of people inadvertently overpaid carer's allowance become the new Post Office scandal? https://z...
24/05/2025

Has the criminalisation of people inadvertently overpaid carer's allowance become the new Post Office scandal?



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A Guardian investigation revealed how hundreds of thousands of people were plunged into debt – and some criminalised – for looking after their loved ones

Personal accounts of the experience of ADHD.... https://zurl.co/oF4cS
15/05/2025

Personal accounts of the experience of ADHD....



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Chris helps a tour guide with ADHD reveal to his parents what’s really going on inside his head, and a project manager come to terms with the mixed emotions of a late diagnosis.

'If a lack of insight is considered to be relevant to the assessment of capacity, the assessor must clearly record what ...
12/05/2025

'If a lack of insight is considered to be relevant to the assessment of capacity, the assessor must clearly record what they mean by a lack of insight in this context and how they believe it affects, or does not affect, the person's ability to make the decision ....... for example to use/weigh relevant information'.....

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(1) The first instance judge had erred by including knowledge of the patient CT's psychiatric diagnoses and their consequences in the list of relevant information, as such an "insight" requirement is circular and risks leading inevitably to the conclusion that the patient lacks capacity; (2) that ap...

The brain is 'resilient to a few injuries but when these occur regularly in the fierce modern game over several years, t...
10/05/2025

The brain is 'resilient to a few injuries but when these occur regularly in the fierce modern game over several years, this may lead to cognitive deterioration and dementia'.....

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Letter: Sport authorities must address the heightened risk of repetitive brain trauma in the fierce modern game, writes Dr Donald Williams

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