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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).
Action needed to address drug-related deaths in England and Wales, says RCPsych
Dr Julia Lewis, Chair of the Addictions Faculty at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, comments on the need to address drug-related deaths in England and Wales.
RCPsych launches updated job-planning guidance for psychiatrists and employers
A new report has been published to support psychiatrists and employers to develop and review job descriptions and job plans.
RCPsych responds to the Autumn Budget 2026
President Professor Subodh Dave comments on the link between mental health and homelessness in response to the Autumn Budget 2026.
Prevalence review should drive renewed focus on mental health in England, says RCPsych
Professor Subodh Dave, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists responds to the Independent Review into prevalence and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and autism in England.
RCPsych statement on GMC reform
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has responded to a Government consultation on its draft General Medical Council Order 2026.
New HSSIB report highlights urgent need to improve crisis care for people with mental illness, says RCPsych
The College has responded to the publication of The Health Services Safety Investigation Body's report 'Mental health crisis care: care of patients in emergency departments'.
Over 150 organisations call on global financiers to help address $5 trillion cost of mental illness
A coalition of more than 150 global psychiatric associations and mental health charities is urging international financial institutions to improve mental healthcare across the world by placing conditions on the funding they lend countries.
RCPsych urges anyone affected by suicidal thoughts to seek support this World Suicide Prevention Day
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day, RCPsych is launching two new information resources, Suicidal thoughts and Supporting someone in distress or with suicidal thoughts.
Mental health services must change to better support survivors of non-recent child sexual abuse, acknowledges RCPsych
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has today published a new position statement that addresses the impact of non-recent child sexual abuse on the mental health of adults. This was co-produced with adult survivors of non-recent child sexual abuse (NRCSA).
RCPsych statement on Channel 4 ADHD documentary
President Professor Subodh Dave comments on a new documentary about ADHD.
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RCPsych celebrates outstanding contributions at annual psychiatry awards
Recognising excellence from patient advocacy to clinical leadership, this year's RCPsych Psychiatry Awards celebrated those driving change in mental health.
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Mental Health Champion cites RCPsych in NI’s workforce concerns at Public Accounts Committee
RCPsych in NI provided the Mental Health Champion with evidence on psychiatric workforce pressures affecting services in Northern Ireland.
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RCPsych responds to annual GMC report on equality, diversity and inclusion
President Professor Subodh Dave welcomes a new report on equality, diversity and inclusion.
More information05nov by RCPsych Press Office -
Action needed to address drug-related deaths in England and Wales, says RCPsych
Dr Julia Lewis, Chair of the Addictions Faculty at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, comments on the need to address drug-related deaths in England and Wales.
More information04nov by RCPsych Press Office -
RCPsych in NI responds to rollout of Right Care, Right Person
RCPsych in NI supports the principles of Right Care, Right Person, but has concerns about Northern Ireland's readiness to implement it effectively.
More information30oct by RCPsych in NI -
RCPsychiS and MSPs celebrate updated MSP guide to mental health and mental illness in Scottish Parliament
MSPs praise RCPsychiS for their updated MSP guide to mental health and mental illness.
More information30oct by RCPsych in Scotland -
RCPsychiS to showcase updated MSP guide to mental health and mental illness at Holyrood
The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland reinforces its commitment to improving MSPs' understanding of mental health and mental illness through its updated MSP guide.
More information29oct by RCPsych in Scotland -
RCPsych launches updated job-planning guidance for psychiatrists and employers
A new report has been published to support psychiatrists and employers to develop and review job descriptions and job plans.
More information29oct by RCPsych Press Office -
RCPsych responds to the Autumn Budget 2026
President Professor Subodh Dave comments on the link between mental health and homelessness in response to the Autumn Budget 2026.
More information28oct by RCPsych Press Office -
RCPsych in Scotland responds to decrease in alcohol-specific deaths
New figures published by the National Records of Scotland (NRS) show that alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland fell by 3% in 2025.
More information27oct by RCPsych in Scotland