Dr Regi Tharian Alexander, Professor Subodh Dave and Professor Robert Howard are all competing to become the 19th president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

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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
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.

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13Mar by RCPsych Press Office
RCPsych comments on Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act becoming law
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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12Mar by RCPsych Press Office
Scotland’s Mental Health Hustings 2026
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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11Mar by RCPsych in Scotland

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