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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Suspected drug deaths in Scotland increase by 10%, figures show
In 2023, 1,197 people died as a result of suspected drug use – up by 105 from 2022. The figure had been on the decline in recent years.
More information13mar by RCPsych in Scotland -
RCPsych responds to the Spring Budget 2024
RCPsych President Dr Lade Smith CBE, welcomes additional funding but stresses "investment must be used to help mental health services provide faster, more efficient care."
More information11mar by RCPsych Press Office -
Violence and abuse are driving mental illness in women and girls, psychiatrists warn
The three top issues driving poor mental illness in women and girls have been revealed in a groundbreaking new study.
More information08mar by RCPsych Press Office -
Royal College of Psychiatrists appoints Sonia Walter as new CEO
Sonia Walter has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
More information07mar by RCPsych Press Office -
ADHD resource 'highly commended' at BMA awards
One of our patient information resources has been ‘highly commended’ by the BMA PLG (Patient Liaison Group) patient information awards 2023.
More information06mar by RCPsych Press Office -
Scottish CAMHS waiting times improve while remaining way below target
Waiting time performance for children’s mental health services in Scotland has seen a further improvement, while remaining below the target levels.
More information06mar by RCPsych in Scotland -
NHS crisis Scotland: mental health service waits costing lives
Mental health waits are costing lives in Scotland - was the main message behind a special Channel Four News piece, broadcast this week.
More information06mar by RCPsych in Scotland -
RCPsych response to media coverage of Physician Associates
Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, has issued a statement on Physician Associates.
More information05mar by RCPsych Press Office -
RCPsych responds to report on racism in the NHS
RCPsych President, Dr Lade Smith CBE, says more must be done to tackle racism within the NHS following the publication of a new report.
More information01mar by RCPsych Press Office -
RCPsych calls for an end to children’s eating disorders crisis
New analysis shows child and adolescent eating disorder services have never achieved NHS waiting time targets.
More information29feb by RCPsych Press Office