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Our executive committee are ready to start our annual pre-conference exec meeting ready for our opening of conference this afternoon! #BIGSPD25

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Emma Jones @emmajones23.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

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Excited for #BIGSPD25 @bigspd.bsky.social this week, first day today in Liverpool

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Oliver Dale @oliverdale10.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

In the pre conference @bigspd.bsky.social exec meeting. Lots of excitement about the programme for the annual conference for the biggest BIGSPD so far with 585 delegates Co President @garylamph.bsky.social is especially excited about welcoming our delegates to fantastic Liverpool. #bigspd25

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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

It’s official, this is the BIGGEST ever BIGSPD with 585 delegates, with 45 of those being free residential LX bursary places. Amazing how this conference has grown and evolved over the past 26 years. #BIGSPD25

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And the #BIGSPD25 pre meeting has finished. For the first time ever it has taken place in a Sceptre/Dr Evil style room that many people think we always meet in. Conference proper begins soon 😬

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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Getting ready for our opening conference address! #BIGSPD25

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The stage is set, the delegates are registering and having lunch, looking forward to opening #BIGSPD25 with Fi shortly

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Remember to follow and use the hashtag #BIGSPD25 to stay up to date with all live reporting and discussion covering conference this week!

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Dr Sarah @sarahpsyc.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Our delegates are taking their seats and we’re awaiting the first ever opening address from @fik-t.bsky.social & @garylamph.bsky.social as they begin their first ever conference as co-presidents! #BIGSPD25

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Arrived at #BIGSPD25 ready for Day 1 of the conference. Saw lots of familiar faces already & can’t wait to catch up with everyone. Keep up with the # to find out what’s been happening 😊

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Gary is describing Liverpool as a melting pot that prides itself as a friendly and inclusive city, but with a history of exploitation (slavery, privacy). #BIGSPD25

The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

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There are 585 people at #BIGSPD25 this year, says Fi. "Pace yourself" is her recommendation - it's gonna be full on. But of course it will also be wonderful , invigorating, inspiring and fun.

BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

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Really looking forward to the BIGSPD oven. This is a place where you can connect with people to help build your ideas and make them a reality! Research ideas, service design, PhD funding, etc - it could all happen here! #BIGSPD25

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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

So my first every Bluesky post, excitedly awaiting this years 2025 @bigspd.bsky.social conference #BIGSPD25 not sure if it's the correct hash tag. But going to try to connect on here this year alongside my x account @gazlamph please do connect 🙌

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

#BIGSPD25 is a 3-day event, ending at lunchtime on Thursday, with 6 keynote talks, 8 workshops & 25 short talks on #ComplexEmotionalNeeds #PersonalityDisorders #LivedExperience #BPD #Autism #CriminalJustice #OPD #RelationalPractice #Psychotherapies #Leadership #Training +++

The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

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The new @bigspd.bsky.social Co-Presidents @garylamph.bsky.social and @fik-t.bsky.social are welcoming everyone to the event, which is in Liverpool this year. This is my 5th year at BIGSPD and I'm looking forward to hearing about the latest work and research. #BIGSPD25

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Here's the #BIGSPD25 programme. As you can see there's the usual mix of keynotes, workshops and short talks from people with lived experience, clinicians, practitioners and researchers bigspd.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

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We're mostly focusing on Bluesky this year, although there will be some posts too on LinkedIn, Instagram and other platforms. The hashtag is #BIGSPD25

The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

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Hello everyone! A very warm elfin welcome to the 2025 Annual Conference of the British and Irish Group for the Study of 'Personality Disorders' @bigspd.bsky.social ‬ ⭐️ #BIGSPD25 ⭐️ I'm André from the Mental Elf and I'm live reporting all week... 🧵 THREAD

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Hollie Berrigan @hoppypelican.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

It’s starting!!! First ever opening address from new co-presidents @garylamph.bsky.social & @fik-t.bsky.social #BIGSPD25

Hollie Berrigan @hoppypelican.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Our delegates are having lunch and registering and we’re getting ready for the conference opening address at #BIGSPD25 Remember to follow the hashtag to keep up to date with our live reporting!!

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

💡 Ready to get your idea in the oven? Sign up for the BIGSPD Oven workshop as soon as you get to Liverpool! #BIGSPD #MentalHealthInnovation #PersonalityDisorder #LivedExperience #Coproduction #ServiceDevelopment #ResearchToPractice

The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

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👥 The panel: @garylamph.bsky.social Co-Pres of BIGSPD & Reader in Mental Health Nursing, Keele Uni @hoppypelican.bsky.social Consultant LXP @oliverdale10.bsky.social Former BIGSPD Co-Pres & Chief Medical Officer, Sussex NHS Trust Dr Carine Lewis: Research & Data Lead, OPD Pathway

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

This format works. Last time, Dr Gary Lamph (now BIGSPD Co-President) pitched his PhD proposal and got backing that helped him move into academic research. This year, Gary is back on the panel, ready to support others.

The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

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🔥 What happens? You pitch your idea in response to 4 simple prompts: ‣ What’s your idea? ‣ What difference could it make? ‣ What support do you need? ‣ Why should the panel get behind you? You’ll get constructive feedback, encouragement & maybe even practical support to help you take your next step

The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

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Hosted by Tom Mullen (former Co-President of BIGSPD), this session brings together a panel of experienced and curious professionals who want to help others move their ideas forward.

The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

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Are you working on an idea for positive change in the personality disorder/complex emotional needs field? A research project, co-produced innovation, service development, or something that doesn’t quite fit the mould... The BIGSPD Oven is your chance to share it in a safe & encouraging space.

Hollie Berrigan @hoppypelican.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Really excited to be on the panel for this. Come and share your ideas! #BIGSPD25