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Why our EGM really matters
In this blog post, our President Dr Adrian James explains why Thursday's Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) is so important.
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Catching my breath
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.
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Delivering a Summer School using a blended approach - Saiba A
TECCymru - in collaboration with RCPsych Wales - held their first summer school for young people in Wales who are interested in healthcare and mental health.
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Samaritans' new strategy – the importance of human connection
Registrar Dr Trudi Seneviratne and Dr Rachel Gibbons discuss the important work of Samaritans in light of their recently released strategy priorities for 2022–2027.
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What’s on the political horizon for the College in the summer recess?
Peter Hand, the College's Public Affairs and Stakeholder Manager, looks forward to how the College will be looking to influence key stakeholders from across the political spectrum.
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Summer, celebrations and looking ahead to September
In his July blog post Adrian discusses the upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), the College's belated – yet successful – Summer Party and the situation in Sri Lanka.
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South Asian History Month: Looking back, looking forwards
Former College President, Professor Dinesh Bhugra CBE, reflects on intersectionality and his own personal and professional journey in a post to celebrate South Asian History Month.
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The Reset Room: stillness and sanctuary at MCM Comic Con
Core trainee Jason Ng on his experience running a relaxation space in a busy geek convention, and how this can help make the convention accessible to people with mental health ...
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Autism Champion Blog 2022
In this special blog post about autism, the College autism champion Dr Conor Davidson reflects on the new research surrounding preferred autism terminology and communication styles
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The colour of counselling
In our first PMHIC blog post, Abiola Awojobi-Johnson, Expert by Experience and PMHIC Advisory Board member, shares her personal perspective on being a carer and the importance of diversity and ...
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College EGM on 8 September
An update from Adrian about plans for an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on extending voting rights to Affiliates.
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Headspace in the Hills - Rebecca Lees
There’s always a welcome in the hillside for writer and Ordnance Survey ambassador Rebecca Lees, who has learnt the importance of ‘making time’. In this blog she reflects on the ...
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Has it been a year?
Linda Findlay reflects on her first year as Chair of the RCPsych in Scotland.
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What a week in Edinburgh
Adrian discusses what happened during a busy week at Congress, including the outcome of voting at the AGM. He also reflects on what the College has done throughout Pride month....
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Pride 2022: How times have changed
In this special blog post to celebrate Pride, Rainbow SIG Finance officer Dr Josep Vilanova reflects on how attitudes have changed since he was a trainee.
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Find out what happened at our 2022 AGM
Adrian shares an update about what happened at the 2022 AGM that took place on the first day of our International Congress in Edinburgh.
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Why I am dropping the post-nominal proposal
We have listened to your concerns: the proposal to create new post-nominals will be put on pause and we will focus on extending voting rights.
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My personal message: why we need to change
The natural next step in our values-based journey as an inclusive, progressive and caring Medical Royal College.
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Out goes the silverware display, in comes the History Wall
Francis Maunze, the College Archivist, discusses the changing display in Prescot Street from the silverware collection to the new History Wall.
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Collaboration and communities: advancing mental health equality in vulnerable rural groups
Ed Barrett, Project Manager for the Advancing Mental Health Equality Collaborative, spoke to two participants of the first wave of this collaborative to find out about their positive experiences.
Edward Barrett