RCPsych eNewsletter

September 2022

Welcome to our eNewsletter for members

In this month's issue we mark the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II, anticipate the launch of our 2022 Choose Psychiatry campaign, update you on our recent EGM, and discuss the new Disability Task and Finish Group.

Find out what else has been happening at the College

President's blog

Adrian reflects on the sad passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II and discusses the College’s reaction to the Government’s new ‘Plan for patients’ and the effects of the recent flooding in Pakistan.

Cost of living survey

We’re trying to understand how the cost of living crisis is affecting patients’ mental health, and the impact it is having on services. Please help us by completing this short survey.

Update on Extraordinary General Meeting

The College is considering how best to take forward the proposed rule changes that were due to be voted on at our EGM which was abandoned due to the death of Her Majesty The Queen.

Call for members to join new disability group

As part of an increased focus on disability inclusion at the RCPsych, we're creating a working group to consider how to improve workplace experiences of members with both visible and invisible disabilities.

Presidential hustings: submit your question

The College is now accepting questions for the hybrid RCPsych Presidential election hustings event taking place on 20 October which will be addressed by all three candidates.

Do you want to reduce your waiting times?

The NCCMH are launching a new QI Collaborative focusing on Demand, Capacity and Flow in Mental Health Services.

Submit your ideas for Congress 2023

We are now looking for proposals for next year's Congress and would love to hear your ideas for sessions or masterclasses.

Sign up for CAPSS Masterclass #2

We’re very pleased to confirm that you can now book your place on the next, in-person masterclass session, provided by the CAPSS project.

Browse vacancies for College members

View the College's upcoming events

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RCPsych eNewsletter

September 2022

President's blog

Choose Psychiatry 2022

Cost of living survey

Update on Extraordinary General Meeting

Call for members to join new disability group

Presidential hustings: submit your question

Do you want to reduce your waiting times?

Submit your ideas for Congress 2023

Sign up for CAPSS Masterclass #2