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Davina McCall backs the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ call for more action on menopause and women’s mental health
Davina McCall backs the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ call for more action on menopause and women’s mental health

RCPsych has published its first-ever position statement on menopause and mental health and Davina McCall is backing our call for more action on menopause and women’s mental health.

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01Mar by RCPsych Press Office
RCPsych uncovers £2.1million planned spending cuts for children’s eating disorder services in England
RCPsych uncovers £2.1million planned spending cuts for children’s eating disorder services in England

New RCPsych analysis published during Eating Disorders Awareness Week reveals that 16 Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) in England are planning a total of £2.1 million in cuts, after adjusting for inflation, to children and young people’s services.

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26Feb by RCPsych Press Office
UK’s top psychiatrist raises alarm over threat posed by 'silent mental health pandemic' to patients, society and the economy
UK’s top psychiatrist raises alarm over threat posed by 'silent mental health pandemic' to patients, society and the economy

The President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Dr Lade Smith CBE, is calling on the UK Government to address the “silent mental health pandemic” affecting people across England.

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18Feb by RCPsych Press Office

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