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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 comments on vote for assisted dying Bill in England and Wales
A total of 330 MPs have voted in favour of moving the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill through to the next stage of the legislative process in Westminster while 275 have voted against it.
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Children’s mental health crisis deepens: severe shortage of psychiatrists to meet growing demand
Our analysis found that the number of children and young people accessing treatment for mental health conditions in England has risen by 27% in just three years.
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“The Mental Health Bill is a step in the right direction but there is still work to be done” – Royal College of Psychiatrists
Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, says plans to modernise the Mental Health Act represent an historic opportunity to improve the lives of people with mental illness.
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Mental health services must receive fair share of NHS funding boost, says RCPsych
Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, responds to the Chancellor's Autumn Budget.
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Leading Scottish psychiatrist given lifetime achievement award
A top Aberdeen psychiatrist has received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in significantly improving patient care.
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“We look forward to contributing to the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan which must deliver an NHS fit for the future” says RCPsych President
Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, has welcomed the launch of the Government's consultation for its 10 Year Health Plan.
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Ruby Wax and Jo Brand join forces with Stephen Fry and Alastair Campbell to back award-winning mental health campaign #ChoosePsychiatry
We've launched a new campaign to encourage medical students and newly qualified doctors to #ChoosePsychiatry and help people with severe mental illness live a fulfilling life.
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Government has a unique opportunity to create a humane environment for those seeking asylum
Our new College Report highlights how the Government has the opportunity to reform the immigration system while ensuring the mental health of those seeking sanctuary in the UK is protected.
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87,000 people with a severe mental illness have died from preventable physical health conditions in three years
For World Mental Health Day, the Royal College of Psychiatrists is calling on the Government to take urgent action to close the mortality gap between people with severe mental illness (SMI) and the rest of the population.
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New report outlines impact of drug deaths on families and children in Scotland
A new report by Public Health Scotland has highlighted the impact of drug deaths on children and families.
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RCPsych NI statement on new strategic plan for health and social care
“While the launch of this plan has some good news for health and social care - we must not be complacent.”
More information12dec by RCPsych in Northern Ireland -
Psychiatric Trainees’ Committee votes to use ‘resident doctor’ title
The College will begin referring to postgraduate doctors in training as 'resident doctors' following a vote by the PTC.
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Statement on latest Scottish CAMHS waiting times
Ahead of the Scottish Budget - RCPsych in Scotland is calling on the Scottish Government to keep their own promise to commit 10% of the total NHS spend towards mental health and 1% for CAMHS.
More information03dec by RCPsych in Scotland -
RCPsych comments on vote for assisted dying Bill in England and Wales
A total of 330 MPs have voted in favour of moving the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill through to the next stage of the legislative process in Westminster while 275 have voted against it.
More information29nov by RCPsych Press Office -
Children’s mental health crisis deepens: severe shortage of psychiatrists to meet growing demand
Our analysis found that the number of children and young people accessing treatment for mental health conditions in England has risen by 27% in just three years.
More information28nov by RCPsych Press Office -
Workforce crisis escalating mental health waiting lists in NI
A psychiatry workforce crisis is escalating mental health waiting lists in Northern Ireland.
More information15nov by RCPsych in Northern Ireland -
New poll reveals most Scots still think there is stigmatisation around severe mental illness
A YouGov poll of 1067 people from across Scotland, revealed three quarters (72%) think there is a problem with stigmatisation of severe mental illness (SMI).
More information13nov by RCPsych in Scotland -
“The Mental Health Bill is a step in the right direction but there is still work to be done” – Royal College of Psychiatrists
Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, says plans to modernise the Mental Health Act represent an historic opportunity to improve the lives of people with mental illness.
More information06nov by RCPsych Press Office -
Drug and drink deaths in Scotland still among Europe’s worst despite new funding
A national mission on drug deaths was announced in 2021 and last year spending increased to £161.1 million – more than double the figure from 2014.
More information31oct by RCPsych in Scotland -
Mental health services must receive fair share of NHS funding boost, says RCPsych
Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, responds to the Chancellor's Autumn Budget.
More information30oct by RCPsych Press Office