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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) and the CCQI.
"These reforms should not simply be one-size fits all" President Lade Smith CBE comments on welfare reforms
President Lade Smith CBE has commented on the announcement on welfare reform by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
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“Rise in people with mental illness being driven by real societal challenges and lack of available treatment” says RCPsych President
RCPsych President Dr Lade Smith CBE responds to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care's comments about the overdiagnosis of mental health conditions.
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RCPsych responds to Government announcement on changes to NHS England
The College has responded to the Prime Minister's announcement that NHS England, will be merged with the Department of Health and Social Care.
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RCPsych raises concerns over planned spending cuts to children’s eating disorder services as referrals rise
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has identified plans that would result in funding cuts for children and young people’s eating disorder services in more than half of areas across England.
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Time to act: Hundreds of children sent out of area for mental health treatment
Our analysis of the latest NHS England data shows a shocking 319 children and adolescents in England were forced to travel out of their area for mental health treatment from December 2023 to November 2024.
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“NHS planning guidance gives commissioners autonomy but must not come at expense of people with mental illness” says RCPsych
RCPsych President, Dr Lade Smith CBE, comments on new NHS planning guidance for 2025/26.
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Use of digital monitoring technology in mental health settings
RCPsych comments on the use of digital monitoring technology in mental health settings.
More informationNew report "lays bare significant mismatch between demand for eating disorder services and their availability", says RCPsych President
RCPsych President, Dr Lade Smith CBE, has called for action to address the long waiting times facing people with eating disorders.
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7.5 million referrals on waiting lists doesn’t include mental health patients, cautions RCPsych
Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, responds to the Government's plan to reduce waiting lists for elective care in England.
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RCPsych Fellows recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours
We are delighted that RCPsych leaders have been recognised for their contributions to psychiatry and mental health in the New Year Honours list.
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"These reforms should not simply be one-size fits all" President Lade Smith CBE comments on welfare reforms
President Lade Smith CBE has commented on the announcement on welfare reform by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
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Treasurer to step down – process begins to find successor
After four years of exceptional service, our Treasurer, Professor John Crichton, will step down from his role in June. Read about the process to find his successor.
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“Rise in people with mental illness being driven by real societal challenges and lack of available treatment” says RCPsych President
RCPsych President Dr Lade Smith CBE responds to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care's comments about the overdiagnosis of mental health conditions.
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RCPsych responds to Government announcement on changes to NHS England
The College has responded to the Prime Minister's announcement that NHS England, will be merged with the Department of Health and Social Care.
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RCPsych raises concerns over planned spending cuts to children’s eating disorder services as referrals rise
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has identified plans that would result in funding cuts for children and young people’s eating disorder services in more than half of areas across England.
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Scottish CAMHS waiting times target met for first time - but work still to do
Waiting time performance for child mental health services has passed the 90% target for the first time new figures from Public Health Scotland has revealed.
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Dr Penelope Dash confirmed as new Chair of NHS England
Wes Streeting, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has announced Dr Penelope Dash will be the new Chair of NHS England, beginning 1 April.
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New guide on mental health unveiled in the Scottish Parliament
A new guide on mental health for MSPs and staffers has been unveiled in the Scottish Parliament.
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More research into children and young people’s mental health urgently needed, says RCPsych
Dr Guy Northover, Vice Chair of the RCPsych Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Faculty, responds to a new study on the shortage of senior academic posts in the field.
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Time to act: Hundreds of children sent out of area for mental health treatment
Our analysis of the latest NHS England data shows a shocking 319 children and adolescents in England were forced to travel out of their area for mental health treatment from December 2023 to November 2024.
More information08feb by RCPsych Press Office