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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Congratulations Lade!
In his January blog post, Adrian congratulates the next President of RCPsych and talks about his trips to Westminster.
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Thank you for 2022
In his December blog post Adrian has a special message for members, discusses the Online Safety Bill, and remembers the life of Dr Thomas Bewley.
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Bracing ourselves for winter
In his November blog post Adrian discusses the Autumn Statement, assisted dying, and looks ahead to the Special Meeting next week.
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The next generation
Adrian’s October blog post discusses new members, future Presidents, Prime Ministers, and the importance of action to tackle the climate emergency.
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World Mental Health Day – 10 October 2022
President Adrian James takes the opportunity to highlight three exceptional projects the College has had the privilege of working on.
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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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