RCPsych in Wales news
Read key updates for psychiatrists working in Wales.
Day of impact at the Senedd: RCPsych in Wales guides MSs on mental health and inspires young people at annual Summer School
RCPsych in Wales guides MSs on mental health and inspires young people at our annual Summer School.
Winners announced for RCPsych in Wales Young Person’s Mental Health Research Award 2025/26
Record number of entries highlight growing interest in youth mental health research across Wales.
A new initiative for aspiring addictions psychiatrists in Wales
The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Wales has launched a unique development programme for aspiring psychiatrists with an interest in addictions.
Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales (Membership) Act 2026
RCPsych Wales welcomes the passage of emergency legislation to ensure the MHRTW can continue to carry out its statutory duties and operate effectively.
Draft Dementia Strategy for Wales 2026-2036
RCPsych in Wales welcomes the Welsh Government’s launch of a consultation on a new Draft Dementia Strategy for Wales.
Announcing the RCPsych Wales National Young Person's Mental Health Research Award 2025/26
The Young Person's Mental Health Research Award is an initiative by the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Wales to promote research, innovation, and awareness of Mental Health problems across Wales.
Mental Health Bill given the green light by MSs
RCPsych Wales welcomes the Senedd’s unanimous decision to grant legislative consent to the UK Government’s Mental Health Bill.
New poll reveals Welsh public think lack of education, stigma and misconceptions around severe mental illness remain a "big problem"
Three quarters of the Welsh public believe a lack of education and awareness around severe mental illness (SMI) is a big problem, new research has revealed.
RCPsych in Wales pleased to welcome new SAS Network representatives
We're delighted to announce the appointment of SAS Network representatives across Local Health Boards.
Returning to Techniquest for a unique conference
On the 14 November, we’ll be returning to Techiquest as part of the RCPsych in Wales 20 year celebrations.
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'Ambitious' Learning Disability Programme 'will improve lives' says RCPsych in Wales
Dr Rupert Thurston, Chair of the Intellectual Disability Faculty at the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Wales, responds to the Welsh Government's new three-year Learning Disability Transformation Programme.
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RCPsych in Wales welcomes Government’s mental health commitments and stands ready to share clinical expertise in future decision-making
Following the publication of the Welsh Government’s Programme for Government, the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Wales commends the focus on prevention, early intervention and plans to improve mental health services and outcomes.
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Day of impact at the Senedd: RCPsych in Wales guides MSs on mental health and inspires young people at annual Summer School
RCPsych in Wales guides MSs on mental health and inspires young people at our annual Summer School.
More information15jul by RCPsych in Wales -
Winners announced for RCPsych in Wales Young Person’s Mental Health Research Award 2025/26
Record number of entries highlight growing interest in youth mental health research across Wales.
More information29apr by RCPsych in Wales -
A new initiative for aspiring addictions psychiatrists in Wales
The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Wales has launched a unique development programme for aspiring psychiatrists with an interest in addictions.
More information01mar by RCPsych in Wales -
Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales (Membership) Act 2026
RCPsych Wales welcomes the passage of emergency legislation to ensure the MHRTW can continue to carry out its statutory duties and operate effectively.
More information22jan by RCPsych in Wales -
Draft Dementia Strategy for Wales 2026-2036
RCPsych in Wales welcomes the Welsh Government’s launch of a consultation on a new Draft Dementia Strategy for Wales.
More information17dec by RCPsych Wales -
Announcing the RCPsych Wales National Young Person's Mental Health Research Award 2025/26
The Young Person's Mental Health Research Award is an initiative by the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Wales to promote research, innovation, and awareness of Mental Health problems across Wales.
More information03dec by RCPsych in Wales -
Defnyddia dy Gymraeg (Use your Welsh)
We are pleased to support the Welsh Language Commissioner’s Defnyddia dy Gymraeg (Use your Welsh) campaign.
More information28nov by RCPsych in Wales -
Mental Health Bill given the green light by MSs
RCPsych Wales welcomes the Senedd’s unanimous decision to grant legislative consent to the UK Government’s Mental Health Bill.
More information17oct by RCPsych Wales