Hi. I agree, I relaly think Iapt is a great pre clinical training experience, however you should aim to commit to it for at least 1 year post training year I think. I think this gives you a chance to progress in the role, take on leadership roles like supervising other PWPs and vhnteers, leading on ...

Hi all, I'm going to be state hospital forensic aligned and based in Lothian for first 2 years mainly.

Anyone else aligned?
Facebook group sounds great- maybe plan a social in first week of course or late Sept to get to know everyone?

Yayyyyyyyyy! :D :D :D :D Well done everyone! I can't wait to meet you all. Is anyone planning a nice break before we start, after this horrible process I think we all deserve it. I need to have a think about what to do but definitely want some sunshine and relaxation. I keep checking my email to mak...

Yay so glad to see some other edinburgh people too! Can't wait to meet everyone, let's set up a facebook group and get planning! SO happy, after 3 years of all no's..I can finally say.... EDINBURGH!!!!!!!

Well done to all the blues rolling in! So lovely to see. Looks like there are quite a few of you on here for Staffs :D This year has been full of tense waiting for me with Edinburgh as my only interview, I hope they let us know before next Friday!...Until then, wine, cats and a sunny bank holiday sh...

I know we do too enid! Its the uni's decision I think, not really sure. Services are annoyed about it as we feel we get a better range of candidates with more clinical exp comming through NHS jobs. However we had some great candidates last year through this process, a mix in terms of age, past exp. ...

Hey all, please look in my post under interviews thread- I have listed links to the now open applications for UCL PWP courses and info on 2 upcomming AP roles in IAPT services in London.

BW

Finally I have a proper green! It's my 4th year and only straight green, once my whole journey is finished I'll post the whole history as people seem to find it helpful. I think it's so great of everyone to share their news whatever kind, for me over the years people's journeys have given me hope an...

I just wanted to post and say well done to all the greens coming through and send hugs to all the reds. There’s still time yet, and for a lot of people it only seems to take one green. I’m going crazy still waiting for any news from all 4 of mine! I will update when I get news, fingers crossed, and ...

Thanks Pickle! Sorry, I've only just seen this so replying now

I have applied to Soton so fingers crossed for an interview, still waiting to hear back from any of mine. completely agree with all you said above, but lovely to know they're such a nice and thoughtful team.

thanks again

just to highlight I know our service loves volunteers! I work for Camden and Islington iCope service. you could look us up online and contact if you are interested in arranging a short voluntary placement (even a few weeks). This may help you decide if IAPT is for you and also help with applications...

Its really annoying that they don't just send you all the tests at once, I keep frantically checking my email!
I also cant seem to take the plunge and actually click on the link to do the test! ...Good luck everyone.

Great news for all the greens coming through and massive commiserations to the reds. Its still early days yet though, so keep your hopes up for the rest of your choices. Elizabeth- :D wonderful news! Really happy for you. I'm a fourth time applicant myself and only got to online test stage so far, n...

The Edinburgh test hasn't been sent out yet, its just mentioned in the extra questions task...not sure if that's what youre referring to.