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    RCPsych in Northern Ireland news

    See what's been happening in the world of psychiatry in Northern Ireland.
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    RCPsych in NI comments on Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry Report

    RCPsych in NI has issued a statement in response to the final report of the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry.

    18jun by RCPsych Press Office
    Ministers must close the gap on mental health funding
    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.

    17feb by RCPsych in Northern Ireland
    Gambling must be taken seriously as a public health issue say psychiatrists
    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.

    13oct by RCPsych in Northern Ireland
    RCPsych in Northern Ireland welcomes new 10-year Mental Health Strategy
    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.

    30jun by RCPsych in Northern Ireland
    Help inform mental health services in Northern Ireland
    Help inform mental health services in Northern Ireland

    Dr Richard Wilson, Chair of RCPsych NI, asks for your contributions and comments.

    22dec by RCPsych in Northern Ireland
    Perinatal report welcomed by RCPsych in Northern Ireland
    Perinatal 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.

    26jul by RCPsych Press Office
    • Mental Health Champion cites RCPsych in NI’s workforce concerns at Public Accounts Committee
      Mental Health Champion cites RCPsych in NI’s workforce concerns at Public Accounts Committee

      RCPsych in NI provided the Mental Health Champion with evidence on psychiatric workforce pressures affecting services in Northern Ireland.

      More information RCPsych in Northern Ireland news, Online news
      06nov by RCPsych in Northern Ireland
    • RCPsych in NI responds to rollout of Right Care, Right Person
      RCPsych in NI responds to rollout of Right Care, Right Person

      RCPsych in NI supports the principles of Right Care, Right Person, but has concerns about Northern Ireland's readiness to implement it effectively.

      More information RCPsych in Northern Ireland news, Statement / comment
      30oct by RCPsych in NI
    • RCPsych in NI’s new manifesto gains traction during first-ever party conference season
      RCPsych in NI’s new manifesto gains traction during first-ever party conference season

      RCPsych in NI highlights its key policy priorities at party conferences and strengthens its engagement with policymakers.

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      30oct by RCPsych in NI
    • Stormont - Northern Ireland
      RCPsych in NI’s priorities highlighted in Committee for Health meetings

      RCPsych in Northern Ireland is referenced in Committee for Health meetings at Stormont as it continues to influence mental health policy.

      More information RCPsych in Northern Ireland news, Online news
      16oct by RCPsych in Northern Ireland
    • Stormont - Northern Ireland
      2027 Election: Mental health crisis must be a priority, says RCPsych in NI

      The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland is calling on political parties to make mental health a priority ahead of the 2027 Assembly election.

      More information Press release, RCPsych in Northern Ireland news
      11sep by RCPsych in Northern Ireland Press Office
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      Psychiatric workforce in NI at breaking point: 72% considering leaving amid burnout and lack of support – new RCPsych in NI survey calls for action

      A third (33%) of psychiatrists in Northern Ireland are experiencing work-related stress or burnout every week, according to a new membership survey from the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland

      More information RCPsych in Northern Ireland news, Press release
      25jun by RCPsych Press Office
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      RCPsych in NI comments on Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry Report

      RCPsych in NI has issued a statement in response to the final report of the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry.

      More information RCPsych in Northern Ireland news, Statement / comment
      18jun by RCPsych Press Office
    • mother holding infant son
      Statement on new dedicated Mother and Baby Unit in Belfast

      The chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland has responded to a BBC NI news article on the provision of a new regional Mother and Baby Unit in Belfast.

      More information RCPsych in Northern Ireland news, Statement / comment
      30apr by RCPsych Press Office
    • Stormont - Northern Ireland
      More than a quarter of consultant psychiatry posts ‘effectively vacant’ in NI

      Northern Ireland’s most senior psychiatrists have warned of a continuing workforce crisis after new figures revealed 29% of consultant posts are ‘effectively vacant’.

      More information RCPsych in Northern Ireland news, Statement / comment
      16mar by RCPsych Press Office
    • Woman holding glass of wine
      Record alcohol deaths in Northern Ireland prompt urgent calls for minimum unit pricing

      Health leaders have written to the First and Deputy First Ministers calling for urgent action after alcohol-specific deaths in Northern Ireland reached their highest level on record.

      More information RCPsych in Northern Ireland news, Statement / comment
      20feb by RCPsych Press Office