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We also have dedicated news pages for our Devolved Nations (Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales/Cymru).
One consultant psychiatrist for every 2,500 people who will experience a mental illness each year in England, latest census shows
People who have a mental illness are unable to access vital care and treatment due to "unsustainable” staff shortages, the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) is warning today.
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RCPsych comments on Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act becoming law
Professor Subodh Dave, Dean of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, responds to new legislation around the prioritisation of UK medical graduates for training places.
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The conflict in the Middle East 2026 – a letter of support
RCPsych President Dr Lade Smith has written a letter of support following recent events in the Middle East.
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Davina McCall backs the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ call for more action on menopause and women’s mental health
RCPsych has published its first-ever position statement on menopause and mental health and Davina McCall is backing our call for more action on menopause and women’s mental health.
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RCPsych uncovers £2.1million planned spending cuts for children’s eating disorder services in England
New RCPsych analysis published during Eating Disorders Awareness Week reveals that 16 Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) in England are planning a total of £2.1 million in cuts, after adjusting for inflation, to children and young people’s services.
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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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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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More than a quarter of consultant psychiatry posts ‘effectively vacant’ in NI
Northern Ireland’s most senior psychiatrists have warned of a continuing workforce crisis after new figures reveal more than a quarter of consultant posts are ‘effectively vacant’.
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Government response to community mental health services report welcome but more work still needed, says RCPsych
The Chairs of the RCPsych General Adult and Child and Adolescent Faculties comment on the Department of Health and Social Care's response to a report about community mental health services.
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Psychiatrists in Scotland oppose Assisted Dying Bill after safeguards removed
The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland has moved to oppose the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill following the removal of Section 18 at Stage 3.
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One consultant psychiatrist for every 2,500 people who will experience a mental illness each year in England, latest census shows
People who have a mental illness are unable to access vital care and treatment due to "unsustainable” staff shortages, the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) is warning today.
More information13mar by RCPsych Press Office -
RCPsych comments on Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act becoming law
Professor Subodh Dave, Dean of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, responds to new legislation around the prioritisation of UK medical graduates for training places.
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RCPsych secures wide-reaching engagement and influence on menopause and mental health
The College launched its first ever position statement on menopaise and mental health in the House of Commons on Monday, on a day when we secured mass media coverage as well as the support of parliamentarians, the healthcare sector, celebrities and well-known influencers.
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Scotland’s Mental Health Hustings 2026
With the Scottish Parliament election rapidly approaching, the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland – in its role as secretariat for Scotland’s Mental Health Partnership (SMHP) – hosted a hustings bringing together leaders from across the political spectrum to discuss mental health care.
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The conflict in the Middle East 2026 – a letter of support
RCPsych President Dr Lade Smith has written a letter of support following recent events in the Middle East.
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'Waves of Hope' wins at PROSE awards
The RCPsych book 'Waves of Hope', published in partnership with Cambridge University Press has won the Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry category at the prestigious Association of American Publishers Awards for Professional and Scholarly Excellence (PROSE).
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Davina McCall backs the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ call for more action on menopause and women’s mental health
RCPsych has published its first-ever position statement on menopause and mental health and Davina McCall is backing our call for more action on menopause and women’s mental health.
More information01mar by RCPsych Press Office