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We also have dedicated news pages for our Devolved Nations (Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales/Cymru).
UK’s top psychiatrist raises alarm over threat posed by 'silent mental health pandemic' to patients, society and the economy
The President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Dr Lade Smith CBE, is calling on the UK Government to address the “silent mental health pandemic” affecting people across England.
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Half a million children on mental health waiting lists in England risk turning to AI chatbots for support, warns RCPsych
This Children's Mental Health Week, we have identified that there are currently 550,610 children and young people who have been referred to mental health services in England and on waiting lists for treatment.
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RCPsych responds to benefit changes for mentally unwell offenders detained in hospital
President Dr Lade Smith CBE comments on changes to universal credit for people who have a severe mental illness and are being detained in hospital after having committed a serious offence.
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RCPsych responds to new legislation on prioritisation of UK medical graduates
Professor Subodh Dave, Dean of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, comments on the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill.
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RCPsych recognises valuable contributions in the 2026 New Year Honours list
The College applauds the countless partners, friends and colleagues who have been recognised for their extraordinary contributions to mental Health in The King's 2026 New Years Honours list.
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RCPsych responds to Mental Health Act receiving Royal Assent
Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, welcomes the new Mental Health Act entering into law.
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Teesside Community Crisis Care Team Wins 2025 Seni Lewis Award
The winner of the Seni Lewis Award 2025 is announced at an event hosted by the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych).
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New framework will help people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, says RCPsych
Dr Emily Finch, RCPsych Associate Registrar for Comorbid Mental Health and Substance Use, welcomes a new delivery framework aimed at supporting people who have both a mental illness and a substance use disorder.
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RCPsych announces additional CASC exam for affected candidates in February 2026
The College has arranged an extra sitting of the CASC exam for candidates affected by the unprecedented oversubscription of the January sitting.
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RCPsych statement on CASC exam in January 2026
A joint statement relating to concerns about the CASC exam set to be held in January 2026 has been issued by senior College figures.
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Record alcohol deaths in Northern Ireland prompt urgent calls for minimum unit pricing
Health leaders have written to the First and Deputy First Ministers calling for urgent action after alcohol-specific deaths in Northern Ireland reached their highest level on record.
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UK’s top psychiatrist raises alarm over threat posed by 'silent mental health pandemic' to patients, society and the economy
The President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Dr Lade Smith CBE, is calling on the UK Government to address the “silent mental health pandemic” affecting people across England.
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Update on Paper B 2026-1 technical issue
The College is updating members regarding a technical issue that happened with this week's MRCPsych Paper examination.
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Half a million children on mental health waiting lists in England risk turning to AI chatbots for support, warns RCPsych
This Children's Mental Health Week, we have identified that there are currently 550,610 children and young people who have been referred to mental health services in England and on waiting lists for treatment.
More information11feb by RCPsych Press Office -
RCPsych responds to benefit changes for mentally unwell offenders detained in hospital
President Dr Lade Smith CBE comments on changes to universal credit for people who have a severe mental illness and are being detained in hospital after having committed a serious offence.
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RCPsych responds to new legislation on prioritisation of UK medical graduates
Professor Subodh Dave, Dean of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, comments on the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill.
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Mental Health Bill (England and Wales) receives Royal Assent
An update on the passing of the Mental Health Act and the College’s influencing work on it.
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RCPsych recognises valuable contributions in the 2026 New Year Honours list
The College applauds the countless partners, friends and colleagues who have been recognised for their extraordinary contributions to mental Health in The King's 2026 New Years Honours list.
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Accessing mental health information and support over the Christmas period
The College recognises that the Christmas period can be a difficult time for anyone, especially those affected by a mental health problem, including family, friends and carers.
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Bring care closer to home: new report calls for action to reduce shameful practice of out of area placements for people with acute mental health needs
The NHS Confederation and Royal College of Psychiatrists have published a new report about inappropriate out of area placements.
More information19dec by RCPsych Press Office