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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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Perinatal mental health training in NI still going strong after six years
A unique project which sees professionals working in all five health Trusts come together to learn more about perinatal mental illness, took place in Belfast this week.
More information27mar by RCPsych in Northern Ireland -
RCPsych responds to Secretary of State for Work and Pensions' comments on mental health
It’s disappointing to see the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions diminish and misrepresent people with mental illness. This is not simply a ‘culture’ that will go away on its own. People are not pretending to be sick, they really are sick.
More information21mar by RCPsych Press Office -
High demand and financial pressures putting strain on mental health workforce in Scotland
The annual workforce census produced by the Royal College of Psychiatrists shows vacant psychiatry posts continue to rise year-on-year.
More information19mar by RCPsych in Scotland -
Suspected drug deaths in Scotland increase by 10%, figures show
In 2023, 1,197 people died as a result of suspected drug use – up by 105 from 2022. The figure had been on the decline in recent years.
More information13mar by RCPsych in Scotland -
RCPsych responds to the Spring Budget 2024
RCPsych President Dr Lade Smith CBE, welcomes additional funding but stresses "investment must be used to help mental health services provide faster, more efficient care."
More information11mar by RCPsych Press Office -
Violence and abuse are driving mental illness in women and girls, psychiatrists warn
The three top issues driving poor mental illness in women and girls have been revealed in a groundbreaking new study.
More information08mar by RCPsych Press Office -
Royal College of Psychiatrists appoints Sonia Walter as new CEO
Sonia Walter has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
More information07mar by RCPsych Press Office -
ADHD resource 'highly commended' at BMA awards
One of our patient information resources has been ‘highly commended’ by the BMA PLG (Patient Liaison Group) patient information awards 2023.
More information06mar by RCPsych Press Office -
Scottish CAMHS waiting times improve while remaining way below target
Waiting time performance for children’s mental health services in Scotland has seen a further improvement, while remaining below the target levels.
More information06mar by RCPsych in Scotland -
NHS crisis Scotland: mental health service waits costing lives
Mental health waits are costing lives in Scotland - was the main message behind a special Channel Four News piece, broadcast this week.
More information06mar by RCPsych in Scotland