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Opinion: Attending to patients who do not attend - missed appointments deserve clinical attention
Responding negatively to patients who miss appointments is likely to further discourage attendance since their absence may be indicative of deeper challenges.
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The International Congress 2026 poster abstract submission is now open!
Abstract submission for the 2026 International Congress is now open. Read through our submission guidance and top tips before submitting your abstract. There is only limited time remaining!
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Health Inequalities Briefing Pack: What is it and how should we use it?
Welcome to this month’s blog, introducing our Health Inequalities Briefing Pack on public mental health and health inequalities - a set of quick guides for people working in integrated care ...
Perspectives on Public Mental Health blog team -
New eBooks available to members in the College Library
A blog post about the ebooks bought for the use of College members in December 2025.
Library and archives team -
Academic Careers Spotlight: Taking the scenic route – why I stepped off the training conveyor belt
Dr Jessican Katanga talks about when she did something that terrified her – turning down her first-choice CT1 post in psychiatry – and why it was the right career decision ...
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Autism Champion blog: Reflections on the last four years (December 2025)
As it comes to a close, RCPsych Autism Champion Dr Conor Davidson reflects on the achievements and successes of his four-year term.
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'I arrived from India with MD Psychiatry and a baby in my arms'
Dr Sanjukta Das explains her inspirational journey from young IMG to consultant in liaison psychiatry and medical leader, and talks about what she's excited about doing next, in the final ...
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UK Disability History Month – why web accessibility matters
As part of UK Disability History Month, Senior Digital Content Officer Mark Turner discusses the importance of web accessibility and our ongoing work with regard to the College’s website.
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I experienced burnout as a trainee and considered leaving medicine - now I'm back in love with work again
Dr Annalie Clark felt like she was on a relentless treadmill at work. She hit breaking point, experienced burnout and considered leaving the profession. Now she's a Rehabilitation Psychiatry consultant ...
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'I never thought I'd end up here but I'm so glad I did'
Dr Charlie Baczyk-Bell is in the final year of his Forensic training. Read why he loves his job in High Secure Services - and why he wouldn't do anything else, ...
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'I am privileged to deliver training with an Expert by Experience who happens to be my son'
Dr Sarah Bernard has been a consultant psychiatrist in child and adolescent intellectual disability for 31 years. Read why she loves her role, how the College could help her thrive ...
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'An incredibly challenging yet rewarding job'
Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry Dr Aoife McMahon discusses how she found her niche, what she enjoys and appreciates about her working life, and what she'd like to see improved ...
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Passionate about there being 'another way'
In this inspirational blog post for Thrive in Psychiatry, General Adult consultant psychiatrist Dr Andrew Howe talks about the extra activities he's pursued in his professional life which have helped ...
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Who cares for the doctors who are caring for the patients?
In this brilliant blog post for Thrive in Psychiatry, the only relationship manager employed by an NHS Trust to support doctors talks about why his role makes a difference.
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Gàidhlig air làrach-lìn Colaiste Rìoghail Lighichean-Inntinn na h-Alba
View the gaelic version of our latest RCPsych in Scotland guest blog from Dr Lynn Brown.
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Gaelic joins the RCPsych in Scotland webpage
Dr Lynn Brown introduces Gaelic to the RCPsych in Scotland webpages
RCPsych in Scotland -
Superpower, disability or disorder?
ADHD may manifest as a superpower for some, a disability for others and a disorder for many - so what is the best roadmap towards equity and inclusion in the ...
Dr Shevonne Matheiken -
Making the case for the mental health of the NHS workforce
College Dean, Professor Subodh Dave, writes about a recent appearance before a group in Parliament to discuss the mental health challenges faced by the UK health workforce.
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Life as a psychiatrist and a carer
A psychiatrist with carer responsibilities for her two children talks about the support she's been offered, the benefits and challenges of being a psychiatrist-carer, and what she feels needs to ...
Ashu Handa -
Progress to tackle racism in psychiatry, but there’s more to be done
As we near the end of Black History Month, Lade’s October blog post discusses racism in psychiatry, the impact on patients, what progress the College and others have made and ...
Dr Lade Smith CBE