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Taking tentative steps
In his April blog Adrian discusses the vaccine roll-out for people with SMIs and highlights the way the College has been in the headlines recently.
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Marking a year of COVID-19
A year on from the first lockdown, Adrian reflects on the highs and lows of the last year and focuses on some important initiatives in the year ahead.
Dr Adrian James -
My firsthand experience of great NHS care
Adrian experiences good NHS care first hand, and looks forward to the opportunities presented by the Mental Health Act White Paper and plans for NHS Reform.
Dr Adrian James -
A new year for the College
In his January blog Adrian sounds a hopeful note, while highlighting the challenges and changes which lie ahead in 2021.
Dr Adrian James -
Looking ahead to 2021
Recovery and renewal are two topics which feature highly as Adrian uses his December blog to look forward to 2021.
Dr Adrian James -
Spending Review: we may survive a tsunami of mental illness but only sustainable funding will tackle this crisis
Dr Adrian James reviews the recent announcements from the Government's Spending Review that will affect psychiatry and mental health.
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Inspiration and reasons for optimism
In his November blog, Adrian explains why he is inspired by the work of our members, and highlights the importance of the forthcoming College elections.
Dr Adrian James -
We must work together
In his October blog, Adrian discusses the College’s work to influence government policy, and hails the creation of the Association of Black Psychiatrists.
Dr Adrian James -
Looking back and moving forward: the College gears up for autumn
Dr Adrian James discusses ways to make your voice heard, digital exams, international support and more.
Dr Adrian James -
Hello from your new President
In his debut blog post as President, Dr Adrian James gives thanks to his predecessor and sets out his priorities going forwards.
Dr Adrian James -
Last train journey as President
In her final blog as President, Wendy reflects on an amazing and eventful three years in the role, with her usual honesty and humour.
Professor Wendy Burn -
The College carries on
In her May blog, Wendy reflects on an exceptional few weeks and updates on events, training, exams, wellbeing support and much more.
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An update from the President on COVID-19
College President Wendy Burns reviews all the changes and measures the College is putting into place to support its members during these difficult times.
Professor Wendy Burn -
29 days of action
In her February blog, Wendy reflects on a busy month, celebrating a small victory for mental health funding and a big change to College investments.
Professor Wendy Burn -
RCPsych roars into the twenties
In her first blog of 2020 Wendy talks about recognition, results from elections and new year’s resolutions.
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So this is Christmas, and what have you done?
In her final blog of 2019, Wendy reviews whether she’s achieved the resolutions she made at the start of the year.
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A long way home
In her November blog, Wendy discusses the RCPsych’s new report highlighting improvements needed to acute adult mental health care services.
Professor Wendy Burn -
Too far to go for care
In a special blog, Wendy calls for change to a system which means severely ill patients are forced to travel 100+ miles for care.
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Life in the hot seat
In her October blog Wendy celebrates new College members, potential new Presidents and new opportunities to influence mental health services.
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Party (conference) animal
In her September blog, Wendy talks about party conferences, Presidential election candidates and the World Congress of Psychiatry in Portugal.
Professor Wendy Burn