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Ministers must close the gap on mental health funding
Ministers must close the gap when it comes to funding for mental health services - the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland said today.
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Gambling must be taken seriously as a public health issue say psychiatrists
Gambling must be taken seriously as a public health issue the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland, said today.
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RCPsych in Northern Ireland welcomes new 10-year Mental Health Strategy
The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland has welcomed the publication of Mental Health Strategy 2021-2031 by the Department of Health.
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Dr Richard Wilson, Chair of RCPsych NI, asks for your contributions and comments.
More informationPerinatal report welcomed by RCPsych in Northern Ireland
The chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Perinatal Faculty in Northern Ireland has endorsed the findings of new research.
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RCPsych in Northern Ireland supports University of Oxford's Centre for Research Equity
RCPsych NI is one of the partners supporting the University of Oxford's Centre for Research Equity (CfRE) which recently launched at Stormont.
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RCPsych NI welcomes new chair
Dr Julie Anderson has become the new chair of RCPsych NI and a vice chair of RCPsych.
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Renowned psychiatrist and former NI chair due to receive Honorary Fellowship
A renowned NI psychiatrist is due to receive an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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Leading NI perinatal campaigner recognised for their work with MBE
A leading NI campaigner in perinatal mental health has been recognised for their work with an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List.
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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.
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Proper investment needed to help improve mental health services for the better - writes Dr Richard Wilson
Northern Ireland chair Dr Richard Wilson has spoken about the newly formed power-sharing government at Stormont, and the challenges the devolved nation faces in terms of delivering mental health care.
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College welcomes possible return to power-sharing in Northern Ireland
RCPsych NI has welcomed news of a possible return to power-sharing at the Northern Ireland Assembly.
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NI psychiatrist recognised in the 2024 New Year Honours
Today, His Majesty the King announced the 2024 New Year Honours list and we are delighted that one of our psychiatrists who worked in Northern Ireland has been recognised for their contributions to psychiatry and mental health.
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New mother and baby unit for Northern Ireland after years of campaigning
RCPsych NI has welcomed the news that Belfast City Hospital has been identified as the location for a new mother and baby unit.
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NI politician Robin Swann receives Honorary Fellowship from the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Northern Ireland politician Robin Swann, the former Stormont health minister, has received an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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