President's blog
This blog allows the College President, currently Dr Lade Smith CBE, to share their thoughts on life in and around the College. This blog is typically updated monthly.
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Addressing your concerns about Physician Associates
In her latest blog post Lade discusses what the College is doing to address member concerns about Physician Associates.
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It’s time to restore continuity of care in our mental health services
President Lade Smith explains how we need to put the patient-clinician relationship back at the heart of the mental health system.
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A positive start: learning from others
In her first blog post of 2024, Lade talks about the Annual National Conference of the Indian Psychiatric Society that she attended this month, prescribing clozapine and much more.
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The end to an eventful year
In her December blog post, Lade pays tribute to Dr Onike Ijete, who did so much for the College and sadly passed away last week. Lade also recognises excellence in ...
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Welcoming Sonia Walter as the College’s interim CEO
Lade’s November blog post includes a warm welcome to our new interim CEO Sonia Walter, discusses changes to the political landscape, and introduces the College's new Artist-in-Residence.
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RCPsych at the party conferences: making mental health a key issue
College President, Dr Lade Smith CBE, reviews a busy party political conference season and looks at how each party are addressing mental health.
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A very busy month – conflict in the Middle East
In her October blog post, Lade discusses the conflict in the Middle East, ways of improving engagement with members, political party conferences, and more.
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Planning for winter
In her September blog post, Lade talks about the pressures that mental healthcare faces as we move closer to winter. She also discusses the value and future of the workforce, ...
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Taking a hard earned break
In her August blog post Lade speaks of her excitement at taking the helm as President and pays tribute to our departing CEO.
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My final month as President
In his final Presidential blog post, Adrian looks back on his eventful three years as President, from taking office during the pandemic through to the current day.
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Celebrating Pride 2023
Adrian celebrates the College's work on equality and diversity but acknowledges how we still have much to do.
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The Coronation of King Charles, Patron of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
In his May blog post, Adrian discusses a wide range of topics including the College’s progress on promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. He also looks reflects on his tenure as ...
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