We’re delighted to host former President of the American Public Health Association, Professor Camara P Jones, for a special members event next month.

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Professor Gin Malhi has been appointed as the next College Editor and Editor-in-Chief of the world-class British Journal of Psychiatry (BJPsych).

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Following the election of Dr Lade Smith CBE to President-elect, there's an opportunity to become the Clinical and Strategic Director of the NCCMH.

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With a packed programme, a great line up of keynote speakers – what are you waiting for?

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We've launched a special exhibition to celebrate the cover art of our RCPsych Insight magazine. The exhibition, at our London headquarters, is open to members from the start of May.

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Resources are available for psychiatrists who may be able to help others affected by events in Ukraine.

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RCPsych reaction to Met police plans not to attend 999 mental health incidents
RCPsych reaction to Met police plans not to attend 999 mental health incidents

The College has expressed its surprise and concern over the unilateral declaration by the Met police to withdraw police from attending emergency related mental health incidents.

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29May by RCPsych Press Office
Royal College of Psychiatrists calls for urgent publication of NHS Workforce Plan as psychiatrist numbers stagnate
Royal College of Psychiatrists calls for urgent publication of NHS Workforce Plan as psychiatrist numbers stagnate

The College is urging the Government to publish the long-awaited NHS Workforce Plan, as the failure to undertake robust workforce planning has left Psychiatry at risk of becoming an endangered medical speciality.

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25May by RCPsych Press Office
Over 26,000 adults with severe mental illness die prematurely from preventable illness each year
Over 26,000 adults with severe mental illness die prematurely from preventable illness each year

More than 26,000 adults with severe mental illness die prematurely each year from preventable physical illnesses, analysis by the Royal College of Psychiatrists suggests.

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17May by RCPsych Press Office

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