President's blog
This blog allows the College President, currently Professor Subodh Dave, to share their thoughts on life in and around the College. This blog is typically updated monthly.
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Hello from your new President
In his first blog post as President, Subodh reflects on his first week in charge and discusses his ideas for the priority areas of the new College strategy, as set ...
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Women’s Mental Health in Bloom March 2026
President Lade Smith shines a light on a positive global event that took place in March – the inaugural 'Women's Mental Health in Bloom' global webathon.
Dr Lade Smith CBE -
Progress to tackle racism in psychiatry, but there’s more to be done
As we near the end of Black History Month, Lade’s October blog post discusses racism in psychiatry, the impact on patients, what progress the College and others have made and ...
Dr Lade Smith CBE -
Why we don’t change our logo or make political statements, and what we do instead
Lade discusses why the College no longer changes its logo or makes political statements and how the College will focus efforts on providing practical mental health support where needed.
Dr Lade Smith CBE -
Community Mental Health Framework - making the vision a reality
In this blog post Lade talks about the Community Mental Health Framework and what is needed for the vision it sets out to be realised.
Dr Lade Smith CBE -
A busy start to the year
In her January blog post, Lade talks about the opportunity to become the next Registrar, representing your concerns to Parliament on assisted dying, and NHS England’s new planning guidance.
Dr Lade Smith CBE -
A story to renew our focus for 2025
In her final blog for this year, Lade reflects on the need to focus on treatment and care, as well as increasing understanding of mental illness, in 2025.
Dr Lade Smith CBE -
Legislation on assisted dying, and the College's position
In her November’s blog post Lade discusses the College's position on assisted dying, legislation across the four nations, and the vote tomorrow which could affect the law in England and ...
Dr Lade Smith CBE -
College calls for Budget funding for mental health services at the end of a busy October
In her October blog post Lade talks about the autumn Budget, our influencing work, protecting the mental health of sanctuary seekers and more.
Dr Lade Smith CBE -
Firefighting won’t reverse the mental health crisis
In her September blog post, Lade discusses the challenges faced by mental health services in England due to underfunding and what the College is doing to bring about change.
Dr Lade Smith CBE -
A difficult month – a time for reflection but also action
In Lade’s August blog post, she reflects on the racism, discrimination, and Islamophobia that contributed to the recent civil unrest in the UK. She comments on the actions that need ...
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New legislative programme in King's Speech
In Lade’s July blog, she reflects on the contents of the King’s Speech, the implications for psychiatry in the UK, and the College’s response.
Dr Lade Smith CBE
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