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RCPsych President gives evidence at Nottingham Inquiry
RCPsych President gives evidence at Nottingham Inquiry

Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, appeared before the Nottingham Inquiry.

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RCPsych responds to the Telegraph’s online article on Experts by Experience
RCPsych responds to the Telegraph’s online article on Experts by Experience

The RCPsych has issued the following response to an article published online in the Telegraph today on Experts by Experience.

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17May by RCPsych Press Office
RCPsych ready to support planned mental health strategy for England
RCPsych ready to support planned mental health strategy for England

President Dr Lade Smith CBE welcomes plans for a new cross-government Mental Health Strategy.

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15May by RCPsych Press Office

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