RCPsych in Scotland

As the professional medical body for psychiatry in Scotland, we set standards and promote excellence in psychiatry and mental healthcare.

We lead, represent and support psychiatrists nationally to government and other agencies, aiming to improve the outcomes of people with mental illness, and the mental health of individuals, their families, and communities.

We are a devolved nation and council of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. We have over 1,400 Members, Fellows, Affiliates and Pre-Membership Trainees in Scotland.

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Email: scotland@rcpsych.ac.uk

Address: 12 Queen Street (1st floor), Edinburgh, EH2 1JE

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Notice of RCPsych in Scotland election 2024

Vacancies will arise in 2024 (to take office at the AGM, week beginning 17 June 2024) for the positions of:

  • Chair
  • Vice-Chair
  • Education and Training Committee Representative (ETC Rep)

Details about how to apply are on the College’s Elections page.

Deadline for nominations: 26 January 2024

Contact: elections@rcpsych.ac.uk

Concerned about your mental health, or that of a friend or relative?

View our mental health section for information about mental illnesses and mental health problems, as well as how to access support, care and treatment.

Psychiatrists in Scotland will work with stakeholders to respond to a new study by the police watchdog which claims mental health demands have increased significantly in recent years.

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RCPsych in Scotland has shared its Core to Higher Training Attrition Report, as part of the wider Psychiatry Workforce Report to be published later this year.

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Visit our events page to see what's coming up soon.

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Our brochure tells you everything you need to know about training and careers in Scotland.

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Read the State of the Nation - psychiatric workforce in Scotland report including recommendations to improve care in Scotland. 

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State of the nation report: The psychiatric workforce in Scotland

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