The awkward truth about…consultation

The awkward truth about…consultation

Late last month the government announced that ‘Ministers rip up consultation culture’ and it conjured mixed feelings.  Local democracy is already in shreds, with mass layoffs in the sector among health and local government professionals, so why stop there? On the one...
Panel for Medical Research Council Centre

Panel for Medical Research Council Centre

The British Society for Immunology are currently working with the MRC Centre of Research Excellence in Exposome Immunology (how the environment affects our immune system) to recruit a new Patient and Public Involvement Panel. The Centre will explore how environmental...
Panel for Medical Research Council Centre

Psychosis in Autism: The Role of Alexithymia

Many people report having unusual experiences, such as hearing voices and seeing things that other people cannot see. These are known as ‘anomalous experiences’, which can be a result of stressful or traumatic life events or intense emotions, and often occur in...