Year: 2007
Type: article
Abstract: Geoffrey Barker first worked in a neurological team dealing with head injuries from the D-Day landings.In 1948 he joined Tooting Bec Hospital, introducing an opendoor policy in the day hospital and setting up the art therapy department.He specialised in women's mental health and drug abuse, and during 1967-72 was medical administrator.Geoffrey was a tutor at the Tavistock Clinic and held a child guidance fellowship at Guy's Hospital.He was adviser to the Arts Council, chairman of the Dyslexia Teaching Centre, and a founding member of the Alzheimer's Society.On his retirement he continued to work with the Alzheimer's Society, running a carers group from his home for many years, and for MIND, Crossroads, and Carers UK.A Barker
Source: BMJ
Author: A Barker
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2047170228