The British Psychological Society
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    A Psychological Manifesto

    The BPS is calling for all political parties to consider how psychological evidence and expertise can improve policy making.

    01 November 2019

    BPS Statement

    By Policy Team

    Any government serious about improving the lives of the public and understanding why intractable social problems persist must ensure that its policies and interventions are based on an in-depth understanding of human behaviour.

    Here we outline three overarching priorities for government, alongside evidence-based recommendations for many departments that should form part of the new government's domestic agenda.

    These policy recommendations have been developed in collaboration with BPS members.

    The three priorities we have outlined are:

    1. A cross-government strategy for the youngest children
    2. Truly transformational prevention
    3. Action to take communities from poverty to flourishing

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