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“The Mental Health Bill is a step in the right direction but there is still work to be done” – Royal College of Psychiatrists
“The Mental Health Bill is a step in the right direction but there is still work to be done” – Royal College of Psychiatrists

Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, says plans to modernise the Mental Health Act represent an historic opportunity to improve the lives of people with mental illness.

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06Nov by RCPsych Press Office
Mental health services must receive fair share of NHS funding boost, says RCPsych
Mental health services must receive fair share of NHS funding boost, says RCPsych

Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, responds to the Chancellor's Autumn Budget.

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30Oct by RCPsych Press Office
Leading Scottish psychiatrist given lifetime achievement award
Leading Scottish psychiatrist given lifetime achievement award

A top Aberdeen psychiatrist has received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in significantly improving patient care.

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29Oct by RCPsych in Scotland

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