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Six in ten Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic psychiatrists have experienced racism at work
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is calling for urgent action to tackle racism in mental healthcare.
More informationThe Royal College of Psychiatrists publishes a new Equality Action Plan
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is today launching a new Equality Action Plan, which sets out the plan to promote equality and equitable outcomes for College members, staff, mental health staff, and patients and carers.
More informationDean and Treasurer election results announced
We are pleased to announce that Professor Subodh Dave and Professor John Crichton have been elected as the next Dean and Treasurer of the College.
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RCPsych publishes new strategic plan
Today we published our strategic plan for 2021-23, which sets out our strategic priorities and says how we will deliver these and our core objectives during the next three years.
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Top psychiatrists recognised for their work during the pandemic with New Year’s Honours
Today, Her Majesty the Queen announced the New Year Honours list and we are delighted that RCPsych leaders have been recognised for their contributions to psychiatry and mental health during the pandemic.
More informationThe climate crisis is taking a toll on the mental health of children and young people
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has launched its first resource to support children & young people and their parents to manage anxiety and fears about the environment.
More informationRCPsych responds to NHS Digital follow-up report on the Mental Health of Children and Young People
Dr Bernadka Dubicka, Chair of our Child and Adolescent Faculty, responds to a new NHS Digital report on the mental health of children and young people.
More informationRCPsych responds to the CQC's State of Care report and their report on the assessment of mental health services in acute trusts
Dr Adrian James, President of RCPsych, responds to two new CQC reports - their annual State of Care report and a report on the assessment of mental health services in acute trusts.
More informationTwo-fifths of patients waiting for mental health treatment forced to resort to emergency or crisis services
Two-fifths of patients waiting for mental health treatment contact emergency or crisis services, with one-in-ten (11%) ending up in A&E, research by the Royal College of Psychiatrists has found.
More informationRCPsych Registrar responds to PM's announcement of funding to build NHS hospitals
Dr Trudi Seneviratne, Registrar at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, has commented on the PM's announcement of funding to build NHS hospitals.
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Six in ten Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic psychiatrists have experienced racism at work
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is calling for urgent action to tackle racism in mental healthcare.
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Government launches White Paper proposing reforms to Mental Health Act in England and Wales
The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a White Paper detailing proposals to reform the Mental Health Act in England and Wales in order to tackle the racial disparities in mental health services, better meet the needs of people with learning disabilities and autism and ensure appropriate care for people with serious mental illness within the criminal justice system.
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists publishes a new Equality Action Plan
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is today launching a new Equality Action Plan, which sets out the plan to promote equality and equitable outcomes for College members, staff, mental health staff, and patients and carers.
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Dean and Treasurer election results announced
We are pleased to announce that Professor Subodh Dave and Professor John Crichton have been elected as the next Dean and Treasurer of the College.
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Perinatal funding will provide a lifeline for new mothers
More lives will be potentially saved thanks to vital funding being rolled out for specialist perinatal services, the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland said today.
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Celebrating our 180th anniversary
This year we are celebrating our 180th anniversary in a variety of ways.
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Prominent Northern Irish psychiatrists feature in New Year Honours list
Dr Phil McGarry and Dr Oliver Shanks were awarded OBEs in the New Year's Honours.
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RCPsych publishes new strategic plan
Today we published our strategic plan for 2021-23, which sets out our strategic priorities and says how we will deliver these and our core objectives during the next three years.
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Top psychiatrists recognised for their work during the pandemic with New Year’s Honours
Today, Her Majesty the Queen announced the New Year Honours list and we are delighted that RCPsych leaders have been recognised for their contributions to psychiatry and mental health during the pandemic.
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Accessing mental health information and support over the Christmas period
Whilst the College is unable to provide direct support, we have a large number of mental health resources online which give advice.
More information21dec by RCPsych Digital team