RCPsych eNewsletter

August 2022

Welcome to our eNewsletter for members

In this month's issue we hear about how College-led news has made the headlines, invite you to submit evidence for the draft Mental Health Bill, and tell you how to contribute to the programme for next year's International Congress.

Find out what else has been happening at the College

President's blog

Adrian discusses his recent visit to the World Congress of Psychiatry and the College’s work on the Cross-Governmental Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan.

Headline news

Two College-led news stories published this month on discharge data and CAMHS services have attracted significant media attention.

Draft Mental Health Bill

Get involved in the call for evidence on the Draft Mental Health Bill - the most significant piece of legislative change in the field of mental health for 40 years.

Dame Fiona Caldicott Memorial

A memorial service for Dame Fiona Caldicott – former RCPsych President and Principal of Somerville College – will take place on 17 September in Oxford. Members of the College are invited to attend.

Congress 2022 and 2023

Find out how people who missed last year’s Congress can purchase a recording package of talks and learn how you can contribute to next year’s programme.

EGM consultation feedback

The College has published an independent analysis of the member feedback given to our consultation ahead of the EGM on Thursday 8 September.

Assessment strategy review

The College is seeking the views of all trainees, supervisors and examiners as part of a review of our approach to assessment during core and higher training.

RCPsych journals going from strength to strength

College journals *The British Journal of Psychiatry* (BJPsych) and *BJPsych Open* have both seen increases in their impact factor compared to the previous year.

New heroin dependence resource

The College’s Public Engagement Editorial Board (PEEB) has just published a new mental health information resource on heroin dependence.

Fellowship nominations deadline

Fellowships are awarded as a mark of distinction and recognition of contribution to psychiatry. Submit your nominations before 15 September.

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RCPsych eNewsletter

August 2022

President's blog

Headline news

Draft Mental Health Bill

Dame Fiona Caldicott Memorial

Congress 2022 and 2023

EGM consultation feedback

Assessment strategy review

RCPsych journals going from strength to strength

New heroin dependence resource

Fellowship nominations deadline