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
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.

15jul by RCPsych in Wales
Winners announced for RCPsych in Wales Young Person’s Mental Health Research Award 2025/26
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.

29apr by RCPsych in Wales
A new initiative for aspiring addictions psychiatrists 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.

01mar by RCPsych in Wales
Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales (Membership) Act 2026
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.

22jan by RCPsych in Wales
Draft Dementia Strategy for Wales 2026-2036
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.

17dec by RCPsych Wales
Announcing the RCPsych Wales National Young Person's Mental Health Research Award 2025/26
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.

03dec by RCPsych in Wales
Mental Health Bill given the green light by MSs
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.

17oct by RCPsych Wales
New poll reveals Welsh public think lack of education, stigma and misconceptions around severe mental illness remain a "big problem"
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.

10oct by RCPsych Press Office
RCPsych in Wales pleased to welcome new SAS Network representatives
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.

20aug by RCPsych in Wales
Returning to Techniquest for a unique conference
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.

13aug by RCPsych in Wales
  • 'Ambitious' Learning Disability Programme 'will improve lives' says RCPsych in Wales
    '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.

    More information RCPsych in Wales news
    06oct by RCPsych in Wales
  • Senedd Cymru - Welsh Parliament
    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.

    More information Statement / comment, RCPsych in Wales news
    22sep by RCPsych in Wales
  • Day of impact at the Senedd: RCPsych in Wales guides MSs on mental health and inspires young people at annual Summer School
    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 information Press release, RCPsych in Wales news
    15jul by RCPsych in Wales
  • Winners announced for RCPsych in Wales Young Person’s Mental Health Research Award 2025/26
    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 information RCPsych in Wales news
    29apr by RCPsych in Wales
  • A new initiative for aspiring addictions psychiatrists 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 information RCPsych in Wales news
    01mar by RCPsych in Wales
  • Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales (Membership) Act 2026
    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 information RCPsych in Wales news
    22jan by RCPsych in Wales
  • Draft Dementia Strategy for Wales 2026-2036
    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 information RCPsych in Wales news
    17dec by RCPsych Wales
  • Announcing the RCPsych Wales National Young Person's Mental Health Research Award 2025/26
    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 information RCPsych in Wales news
    03dec by RCPsych in Wales
  • Defnyddia dy Gymraeg (Use your Welsh)
    Defnyddia dy Gymraeg (Use your Welsh)

    We are pleased to support the Welsh Language Commissioner’s Defnyddia dy Gymraeg (Use your Welsh) campaign.

    More information RCPsych in Wales news
    28nov by RCPsych in Wales
  • Mental Health Bill given the green light by MSs
    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 information RCPsych in Wales news
    17oct by RCPsych Wales