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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Speed of light
In her July blog, Wendy discusses the successes of this year's Congress, making sure mental health gets the attention it deserves under the new Government and reducing restrictive practice.
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Are you a trainspotter?
In her June blog Wendy discusses our new position statement on antidepressants, the launch of our new data website and more.
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Escape from Alcatraz
Wendy escaped from Alcatraz to give us her May update. On the agenda, antidepressants, whistleblowing, climate change – and news from the APA’s Congress in San Francisco.
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Happy Easter all
Wendy’s Easter update reflects on a royal reception, European Congress in Warsaw and the NHS Long Term Plan.
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Feline good after a busy March
President's blog: Wendy's March blog covers great old age faculty and neuroscience events and important legislation changes in Scotland and Northern Ireland.