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) and the CCQI.

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RCPsych announcement on how Physician Associates support mental healthcare

The College has published a statement about the role of Physician Associates (PAs) and an upcoming review of PAs that will be co-led by the College’s Psychiatric Trainees’ Committee.

More information Statement / comment
28sep by RCPsych Press Office
2023 Charity Times Awards
College wins 'Campaigning Team of the Year' award for equality, diversity and inclusion work

The College was recognised for its work to promote equality, diversity and inclusion for members, staff, clinicians, and patients and carers of all characteristics and backgrounds.

More information Press release
21sep by RCPsych Press Office
Inaccurate suicide risk assessments could be putting lives at risk says RCPsych
Inaccurate suicide risk assessments could be putting lives at risk says RCPsych

This World Suicide Prevention Day, the Royal College of Psychiatrists is urging mental health providers in England and Wales to phase out flawed suicide risk assessments, warning that they are causing many to miss out on life-saving support.

More information Press release
10sep by RCPsych Press Office
Physician Associate in Mental Health programme shortlisted for prestigious HSJ award
Physician Associate in Mental Health programme shortlisted for prestigious HSJ award

The Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Physician Associate in Mental Health programme has been shortlisted in the Workforce Initiative of the Year category of the 2023 Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards.

More information Online news
17aug by RCPsych Digital Team
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College comments on alcohol campaigners call for bespoke service for repeat admissions

Alcohol campaigners have called for a dedicated service to aid the recovery of people frequently admitted to hospital due to addiction.

More information Scotland news, Online news
27jul by RCPsych in Scotland
RCPsych responds to the National Partnership Agreement between the Government, police and health and social care services
RCPsych responds to the National Partnership Agreement between the Government, police and health and social care services

The Royal College of Psychiatrists has responded to the National Partnership Agreement between the Government, police and health and social care services.

More information Statement / comment
26jul by RCPsych Press Office
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College responds to latest A&E drugs statistics

The number of people attending Scotland’s emergency departments because of drugs over a three-month period increased by 13% compared to the same time last year, new figures have shown.

More information Scotland news, Online news
26jul by RCPsych in Scotland
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Royal College of Psychiatrists President warns of institutional racism infecting the NHS

The President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists has warned about unacceptable levels of racism in the NHS and of employers being too slow to act against the abuse experienced by mental health workers.

More information Press release
10jul by RCPsych Press Office
No end in sight: Over 5,000 cases of patients with mental illness being sent more than 100km away for vital treatment
No end in sight: Over 5,000 cases of patients with mental illness being sent more than 100km away for vital treatment

The College reports on how a lack of beds and specialist care is leading to thousands of adults with acute mental health needs and requiring inpatient care being sent hundreds of miles from home for treatment.

More information Press release
21jun by RCPsych Press Office
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RCPsych responds to BBC Panorama programme on antidepressants

The Royal College of Psychiatrists responds to Panorama’s 'The Antidepressant Story’,

More information Statement / comment
19jun by RCPsych Press Office
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    RCPsych joins health leaders supporting UK Health Alliance on Climate Change report

    The Royal College of Psychiatrists, alongside a number of Royal Colleges, has welcomed a new report by UKHACC on biodiversity, climate change and health.

    More information Statement / comment
    29sep by RCPsych Press Office
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    RCPsych announcement on how Physician Associates support mental healthcare

    The College has published a statement about the role of Physician Associates (PAs) and an upcoming review of PAs that will be co-led by the College’s Psychiatric Trainees’ Committee.

    More information Statement / comment
    28sep by RCPsych Press Office
  • RCPsych Memcom Awards 2023
    College wins ‘Sustainability Award’ for leading environmental work

    We're delighted to reveal we have won an award and been highly commended in two other categories at the Memcom Excellence Awards 2023.

    More information Press release
    28sep by RCPsych Press Office
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    More than half of Scots ‘not confident in accessing mental health support’

    More than half of Scots are not confident in accessing mental health support - new research by the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland has found.

    More information Scotland news, Press release
    28sep by RCPsych in Scotland
  • Mentally Healthier Nation Report
    Mentally Healthier Nation report calls for cross-government action

    The Royal College of Psychiatrists is one of more than thirty organisations that have collaborated on an important new report calling for a ten-year cross-government strategy in order to build a mentally healthier nation.

    More information Press release
    27sep
  • 2023 Charity Times Awards
    College wins 'Campaigning Team of the Year' award for equality, diversity and inclusion work

    The College was recognised for its work to promote equality, diversity and inclusion for members, staff, clinicians, and patients and carers of all characteristics and backgrounds.

    More information Press release
    21sep by RCPsych Press Office
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    RCPsych responds to passing of Online Safety Bill

    The Online Safety Bill has been sent for Royal Assent after completing its passage through Parliament.

    More information Statement / comment
    21sep by RCPsych Press Office
  • Trainee psychiatrists in Scotland taking longer to complete their training
    Trainee psychiatrists in Scotland taking longer to complete their training

    Doctors training in psychiatry are increasingly taking longer to complete their training - a new report from the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland has revealed.

    More information Scotland news, Press release
    13sep by RCPsych in Scotland
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    Government announces new National Suicide Prevention Strategy

    Today the Government announced a new National Suicide Prevention Strategy, committing to reducing the number of suicides in England within two and a half years at the very latest.

    More information Statement / comment
    11sep by RCPsych Press Office
  • Inaccurate suicide risk assessments could be putting lives at risk says RCPsych
    Inaccurate suicide risk assessments could be putting lives at risk says RCPsych

    This World Suicide Prevention Day, the Royal College of Psychiatrists is urging mental health providers in England and Wales to phase out flawed suicide risk assessments, warning that they are causing many to miss out on life-saving support.

    More information Press release
    10sep by RCPsych Press Office