President's blog
This blog allows the College President, currently Dr Adrian James, to share their thoughts on life in and around the College. This blog is typically updated monthly.
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Marking the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Adrian reflects on the sad passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II and discusses the College’s reaction to the Government’s new ‘Plan for patients’ and the effects of the recent flooding ...
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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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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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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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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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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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Psychiatry at home and abroad
Adrian reflects on his visits to overseas psychiatric conferences, a trip to Clarence House, attending a Doctors in Distress event and meeting the new chair of NHS England.
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A special time of year
In his April blog post, Adrian talks about the need for a long-term plan for mental health and our new resource on asylum seekers and refugees.
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Supporting Ukraine
The College paid tribute to Council member Dr Steve Pearce, who died last week after a long illness.
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