Intellectual disability
We're here to support psychiatrists working in intellectual disability services across Scotland.
Our membership includes Consultants, Specialty Doctors and Resident Doctors (Core and Higher Trainees in Intellectual Disability Psychiatry). We welcome any other Resident Doctors joining our meetings eg Core Trainees, Foundation Year Doctors and GP Trainees.
We have a conference annually, and anyone interested in contributing should contact the Chair or Vice Chair.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland and Northern Ireland are thrilled to announce their joint Faculty event on 7 November 2024 at the Cheval Grand Hotel in Edinburgh. The theme of the conference is “Seeing the wood for the trees: co-occurring conditions in people with ID. Find out more
Contact the Faculty
Chair: Dr Jana De Villiers
Vice Chair: Dr Venkat Boyapati
RCPsychiS Office Contact: Angela Currie
Resources
- New animation ‘Think COULD’ supports individuals with learning disabilities in the justice system
- Assessment, diagnosis and interventions for autism spectrum disorders
- Shared decision making (NICE guideline NG197)
- Right to treat? Delivering physical healthcare to people who lack capacity and refuse or resist treatment
- Treatment under section 47 of the Adults with Incapacity Act: overview and guidance
- Scotland’s mental health rehabilitation wards