Host Dr. Estelle Moore is joined by Dr. Idit Albert, clinical lead of the NHS London Major Trauma Psychology Network, to discuss the transformative impact and challenges of embedding psychological care within London’s trauma response systems.

Together, they explore how integrating psychosocial principles into emergency planning, supporting survivors and staff, and developing evidence-based systems can drive lasting recovery and resilience for London communities.

Download and listen about how psychological approaches are making London more resilient, and discover opportunities to join the conversation.

Episode Themes:

• The psychological impact of trauma extends well beyond the initial crisis, requiring long-term care and recovery pathways.
• London now has psychology teams embedded in major trauma centres to provide proactive support from hospital admission through post-discharge.
• Collecting patient feedback and training healthcare staff helps shape ongoing improvements to trauma psychological pathways.
• The network fosters a community of wellbeing leads across police, ambulance, and healthcare services to standardise support for responders.
• Survivors and bereaved families play a vital role in shaping the design and delivery of psychological care to better meet their actual needs.
• Embedding psychological care into emergency planning is a relatively new but increasingly prioritised field within health systems.
• Strategic coordination allows faster scaling up of psychological support during major incidents, benefiting both individuals and wider communities.

Here is the link for the Psychology Response Framework to Major Incidents in London:

NHS England — London » Publications – London Major Trauma Psychology Network

About Dr. Idit Albert:

Dr Idit Albert is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead for the Pan-London Major Trauma Psychology Network, a joint role across the NHS London Violence Reduction Programme, NHS England and West London NHS Trust. She leads the integrated psychological care model across London's four Major Trauma Centres, established in 2023.

Previously, she held the post of Consultant Clinical Psychologist and PTSD Lead at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. and was an Academic Director in Clinical Psychology at King's College London. Her wider experience includes leading psychological responses to major incidents and international trauma work.

About the Psychological Professions Network

The Psychological Professions Network (PPN) is a multi-professional membership network commissioned by NHS England that brings together professionals, living experience advisors and partners from across provider trusts, integrated care systems, higher education and local communities, to champion workforce development and innovation to maximise the impact of psychologically informed approaches on public health and healthcare delivery. PPN London is focused on strategic initiatives and leadership to enhance mental and physical health outcomes and workforce resilience throughout the capital.

About the Host

Dr Estelle Moore is a clinical and forensic psychologist with over 30 years’ experience in NHS forensic services. She currently serves as Director for Psychological Professions (Chief Psychological Professions Officer) at West London NHS Trust, Head of Psychological Services at Broadmoor Hospital, and Chair of PPN London. Her clinical and research interests include trauma-informed care, treatment of complex post-traumatic stress, restorative justice in forensic settings, and building workforce resilience across health and social care.

Find out more: https://ppn.nhs.uk/

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