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Here you'll find our press releases, our official responses to external events and other news from around the College.
We also have dedicated news pages for our Devolved Nations (Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales/Cymru).
Mental health services must change to better support survivors of non-recent child sexual abuse, acknowledges RCPsych
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has today published a new position statement that addresses the impact of non-recent child sexual abuse on the mental health of adults. This was co-produced with adult survivors of non-recent child sexual abuse (NRCSA).
RCPsych statement on Channel 4 ADHD documentary
President Professor Subodh Dave comments on a new documentary about ADHD.
Royal College of Psychiatrists congratulates Professor Swaran Singh on becoming a life peer
Professor Swaran Singh is the first psychiatrist to be appointed a life peer in 16 years.
Mental health personalised care framework welcomed by RCPsych
Professor Subodh Dave, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, comments on a new framework designed to improve the care of adults who have a severe mental illness in England.
Day of impact at the Senedd: RCPsych in Wales guides MSs on mental health and inspires young people at annual Summer School
RCPsych in Wales guides MSs on mental health and inspires young people at our annual Summer School.
LeDeR Report 2024 welcomed by RCPsych
Professor Rohit Shankar MBE, Chair of the Intellectual Disability Faculty at the Royal College of Psychiatrists responds to a new report about the lives and deaths of people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
World Cup 2026 excitement can hide serious harms of gambling, warns RCPsych
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is warning all football fans to be aware of the risks associated with gambling as the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 begins.
RCPsych in NI comments on Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry Report
RCPsych in NI has issued a statement in response to the final report of the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry.
Goodbye and thank you Lade, welcome Subodh and Nandini!
Last night (Tuesday) we said a fond farewell and thank you to Dr Lade Smith CBE after three incredible years, and bid a wonderful welcome to Professor Subodh Dave as President and Professor Nandini Chakraborty as College Dean.
Psychiatrists recognised in the 2026 Birthday Honours
We are delighted that RCPsych leaders have been recognised for their contributions to psychiatry and mental health in the 2026 Birthday Honours list.
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Mental health services must change to better support survivors of non-recent child sexual abuse, acknowledges RCPsych
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has today published a new position statement that addresses the impact of non-recent child sexual abuse on the mental health of adults. This was co-produced with adult survivors of non-recent child sexual abuse (NRCSA).
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Plans to address rough sleeping in England welcomed by RCPsych
Professor Subodh Dave, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists has welcomed the Government's commitment to offer everyone sleeping rough in England a route off the streets this winter.
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RCPsych statement on Channel 4 ADHD documentary
President Professor Subodh Dave comments on a new documentary about ADHD.
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RCPsych responds to planned expansion of community mental health services in England
RCPsych President, Professor Subodh Dave responds to the UK Government's announcement of greater investment in community mental health services.
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RCPsych in Scotland secures significant media coverage for its report into Scotland’s fragmented health and social care system
Our recent report attracted extensive media attention, with coverage across print, broadcast and online channels.
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RCPsych statement on Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act
Professor Subodh Dave, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists comments on legislation which will see UK medical graduates, alongside other doctors with “significant NHS experience” prioritised for specialty training places.
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Time to reflect critical for the safety of patients and mental health workforce, says RCPsych
The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) publishes a new position statement calling for reflective practice – led by trained facilitators – to be mandated for staff across mental health services to improve clinical practice, patient safety and outcomes.
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Urgent inquiry required as decade of fragmentation in Scotland’s mental health services impacting patient safety, says RCPsychiS
Today, the College in Scotland published a new report highlighting serious concerns about Scotland’s integrated health and social care system.
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Royal College of Psychiatrists congratulates Professor Swaran Singh on becoming a life peer
Professor Swaran Singh is the first psychiatrist to be appointed a life peer in 16 years.
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New eating disorder figures 'extremely concerning' says RCPsych
Dr Ashish Kumar, Chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Faculty of Eating Disorders, responds to new data published by Beat.
More information24jul by RCPsych Press Office