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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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RCPsych responds to BBC Panorama programme on antidepressants
The Royal College of Psychiatrists responds to Panorama’s 'The Antidepressant Story’,
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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.
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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 information28sep by RCPsych Press Office -
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 information28sep by RCPsych Press Office -
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 information10sep by RCPsych Press Office