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Here you'll find our press releases, our official responses to external events and other news from around the College.
We also have dedicated news pages for our Devolved Nations (Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales/Cymru).
Mental health personalised care framework welcomed by RCPsych
Professor Subodh Dave, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, comments on a new framework designed to improve the care of adults who have a severe mental illness in England.
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Day of impact at the Senedd: RCPsych in Wales guides MSs on mental health and inspires young people at annual Summer School
RCPsych in Wales guides MSs on mental health and inspires young people at our annual Summer School.
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LeDeR Report 2024 welcomed by RCPsych
Professor Rohit Shankar MBE, Chair of the Intellectual Disability Faculty at the Royal College of Psychiatrists responds to a new report about the lives and deaths of people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
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World Cup 2026 excitement can hide serious harms of gambling, warns RCPsych
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is warning all football fans to be aware of the risks associated with gambling as the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 begins.
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RCPsych in NI comments on Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry Report
RCPsych in NI has issued a statement in response to the final report of the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry.
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Goodbye and thank you Lade, welcome Subodh and Nandini!
Last night (Tuesday) we said a fond farewell and thank you to Dr Lade Smith CBE after three incredible years, and bid a wonderful welcome to Professor Subodh Dave as President and Professor Nandini Chakraborty as College Dean.
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Psychiatrists recognised in the 2026 Birthday Honours
We are delighted that RCPsych leaders have been recognised for their contributions to psychiatry and mental health in the 2026 Birthday Honours list.
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Professor Nandini Chakraborty elected as next RCPsych Dean
The results of the RCPsych Dean election have been announced.
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Supreme Court overrules Cheshire West: implications for deprivation of liberty law
A key deprivation of liberty ruling has been overturned by the Supreme Court.
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RCPsych President gives evidence at Nottingham Inquiry
Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, appeared before the Nottingham Inquiry.
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Mental health personalised care framework welcomed by RCPsych
Professor Subodh Dave, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, comments on a new framework designed to improve the care of adults who have a severe mental illness in England.
More information17jul by RCPsych Press Office -
Day of impact at the Senedd: RCPsych in Wales guides MSs on mental health and inspires young people at annual Summer School
RCPsych in Wales guides MSs on mental health and inspires young people at our annual Summer School.
More information15jul by RCPsych in Wales -
LeDeR Report 2024 welcomed by RCPsych
Professor Rohit Shankar MBE, Chair of the Intellectual Disability Faculty at the Royal College of Psychiatrists responds to a new report about the lives and deaths of people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
More information15jul by RCPsych Press Office -
RCPsych urges anyone worried about their drinking and mental health during the World Cup to seek support
As England's World Cup campaign continues, the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) is encouraging football fans to seek help if they are concerned that drinking alcohol is having a harmful effect on their mental health.
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World Cup 2026 excitement can hide serious harms of gambling, warns RCPsych
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is warning all football fans to be aware of the risks associated with gambling as the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 begins.
More information04jul by RCPsych Press Office -
Heatwave: RCPsych issues advice for people with mental illnesses
Dr Daniel Harwood, Chair of the College's Planetary Health and Sustainability Committee, issues advice for people with mental illnesses, and the impact of excessive heat on the effectiveness of medications, including antidepressants, mood stablising or antipsychotic medications.
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Psychiatric workforce in NI at breaking point: 72% considering leaving amid burnout and lack of support – new RCPsych in NI survey calls for action
A third (33%) of psychiatrists in Northern Ireland are experiencing work-related stress or burnout every week, according to a new membership survey from the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland
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RCPsych in NI comments on Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry Report
RCPsych in NI has issued a statement in response to the final report of the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry.
More information18jun by RCPsych Press Office -
Goodbye and thank you Lade, welcome Subodh and Nandini!
Last night (Tuesday) we said a fond farewell and thank you to Dr Lade Smith CBE after three incredible years, and bid a wonderful welcome to Professor Subodh Dave as President and Professor Nandini Chakraborty as College Dean.
More information17jun by RCPsych Digital Team -
Outgoing RCPsych President warns UK must decide if good mental healthcare is a priority or a privilege
President Dr Lade Smith CBE calls on the UK Government and all political parties in Westminster to make good mental healthcare a priority for all, rather than a privilege for some, in her final speech.
More information17jun by RCPsych Press Office