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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 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.
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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.
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Professor Owen Bowden-Jones elected as next Registrar
The results are in from an election with six impressive contenders.
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"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.
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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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“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 informationRCPsych 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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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.
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Scottish chair reacts to Programme for Government
The Programme for Government was announced in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 6 May.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Professor Owen Bowden-Jones elected as next Registrar
The results are in from an election with six impressive contenders.
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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.
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"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.
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