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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) and the CCQI.
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King Charles III retains patronage of Royal College of Psychiatrists
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is thrilled to announce His Majesty The King has retained his patronage of the College.
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We must change direction on mental health. You can help
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week our policy lead in Scotland, Dr Jim Crabb writes for The Herald on why we need the public to help in our calls to stop funding cuts and get a better deal for mental health services.
More information15may by RCPsych in Scotland -
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
This Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re highlighting our mental health leaflets for patients and their families.
More information03may by RCPsych Digital team -
Up to 1,200 new mums suffer from psychosis each year
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is highlighting the importance of mental health before, during and after pregnancy to mark Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week.
More information02may by RCPsych Press Office -
Suspected drugs deaths up in Scotland as hospital admissions fall
Suspected deaths in Scotland have increased by 11% in the latest quarterly data.
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"Without support it can be difficult to make a full recovery and return to employment" says RCPsych President
Dr Lade Smith CBE has called for people who have anxiety and depression to be given better and faster access to talking therapies and other forms of mental health support.
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Government urged to tackle Scotland’s ‘alcohol emergency’ as deaths rise
Campaigners have demanded action to tackle Scotland’s continuing “alcohol emergency” as new figures showed the rate of drink-related deaths is still the highest in the UK.
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Detailed response to The Cass Review's Final Report
The College has published a more detailed response to the independent review of gender identity services for children and young people, commissioned by NHS England and chaired by Dr Hilary Cass OBE.
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RCPsych President responds to PM's announcement on reform of the fit note process
We are disappointed that the Prime Minister used his speech to conflate those suffering with a mental illness with a ‘sick note culture’. This language dismisses the reality of mental illness, which is concerning given the associated poor quality of life and increased mortality rates.
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Scottish psychiatrists respond to locum workforce story
A report in one of Scotland’s tabloid newspapers has revealed the NHS in Scotland spent nearly £30 million on locum psychiatrists in a year.
More information15apr by RCPsych in Scotland