Latest news

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 and Wellbeing Strategy for Wales 2025-2035
Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Wales 2025-2035

RCPsych Wales welcomes the Welsh Government’s new Strategy to improve mental health and wellbeing over the next 10 years.

More information Wales news, Press release
01may by RCPsych in Wales
New NHSE suicide guidance will "greatly benefit vulnerable people" says RCPsych
New NHSE suicide guidance will "greatly benefit vulnerable people" says RCPsych

Dr Jeya Balakrishna, RCPsych Patient Safety Lead, welcomes new guidance aimed at ensuring all patients who are struggling with suicidal thoughts have personalised safety plans.

More information Statement / comment
04apr by RCPsych Press Office
Professor Owen Bowden-Jones
Professor Owen Bowden-Jones elected as next Registrar

The results are in from an election with six impressive contenders.

More information Statement / comment
03apr by RCPsych Press Office
Department of Health and Social Care
"Cuts to mental health share of NHS funding illogical" says RCPsych President

RCPsych President, Dr Lade Smith CBE, comments on new figures showing the proportion of NHS funding allocated to mental health services will decrease next year.

More information Statement / comment
28mar by RCPsych Press Office
"These reforms should not simply be one-size fits all" President Lade Smith CBE comments on welfare reforms
"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.

More information Statement / comment
18mar by RCPsych Press Office
“Rise in people with mental illness being driven by real societal challenges and lack of available treatment” says RCPsych President
“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.

More information Statement / comment
17mar by RCPsych Press Office
Department of Health and Social Care
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.

More information Statement / comment
13mar by RCPsych Press Office
eating disorders
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.

More information Press release
05mar by RCPsych Press Office
Child alone
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 information Press release
08feb by RCPsych Press Office
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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.

More information Statement / comment
31jan by RCPsych Press Office
  • Progress expanding maternal mental healthcare at risk
    Progress expanding maternal mental healthcare at risk

    Our analysis finds that almost two thirds of Integrated Care Boards in England planned real-terms cuts to funding to perinatal mental health services in 2024-2025, despite demand being as high as ever.

    More information Press release
    08may by RCPsych Press Office
  • Scotland First Minister residence
    Scottish chair reacts to Programme for Government

    The Programme for Government was announced in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 6 May.

    More information Scotland news, Press release
    07may by RCPsych Press Office
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Wales 2025-2035
    Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Wales 2025-2035

    RCPsych Wales welcomes the Welsh Government’s new Strategy to improve mental health and wellbeing over the next 10 years.

    More information Wales news, Press release
    01may by RCPsych in Wales
  • A&E (accident and emergency)
    The UK Government must ensure NHS staff in England are able to access comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support

    The President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists responds to the UK Government’s pledges to support frontline staff with new action to tackle violence, improve working lives and enhance career progression.

    More information Statement / comment
    16apr by RCPsych Press Office
  • Child sitting on floor with body scales visible in foreground
    Thousands of children and young people on “hidden” ADHD and autism waiting lists in Scotland

    Thousands of children are on "hidden" waiting lists for autism and ADHD assessments in Scotland, BBC Scotland reports.

    More information Scotland news, Press release
    14apr by RCPsych Press Office
  • New suicide prevention and self-harm strategy for Wales
    New suicide prevention and self-harm strategy for Wales

    RCPsych Wales welcomes the Welsh Government’s new 10-year strategy, its ambition, and its central aims.

    More information Wales news, Press release
    08apr by RCPsych in Wales
  • New NHSE suicide guidance will "greatly benefit vulnerable people" says RCPsych
    New NHSE suicide guidance will "greatly benefit vulnerable people" says RCPsych

    Dr Jeya Balakrishna, RCPsych Patient Safety Lead, welcomes new guidance aimed at ensuring all patients who are struggling with suicidal thoughts have personalised safety plans.

    More information Statement / comment
    04apr by RCPsych Press Office
  • Professor Owen Bowden-Jones
    Professor Owen Bowden-Jones elected as next Registrar

    The results are in from an election with six impressive contenders.

    More information Statement / comment
    03apr by RCPsych Press Office
  • Psychiatrist consultation
    RCPsych welcomes CMH report on improving support for people with complex mental illnesses

    Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the RCPsych, responds to a new report which shows that intensive psychotherapeutic support can deliver better outcomes for people with complex mental illnesses.

    More information Statement / comment
    02apr by RCPsych Press Office
  • Department of Health and Social Care
    "Cuts to mental health share of NHS funding illogical" says RCPsych President

    RCPsych President, Dr Lade Smith CBE, comments on new figures showing the proportion of NHS funding allocated to mental health services will decrease next year.

    More information Statement / comment
    28mar by RCPsych Press Office