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.
RCPsych responds to the Autumn Statement
The College has issued our response to the Chancellor's Autumn Statement and outlined what impacts the statement has for people with severe mental illness.
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RCPsych responds to Supreme Court ruling against Government's Rwanda policy
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has responded to the Supreme Court ruling against Government's planned policy of removing people seeking asylum to Rwanda.
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Proposals to reduce benefits for people with mental illness could increase harm if implemented
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has raised concerns about proposals to reduce the number of people with a mental illness who can access benefits.
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NHS ‘Talking Therapies’ review identifies barriers and opportunities in accessing care
Psychotherapy services need to be better tailored to meet the needs of Black and minoritised ethnic groups according to a new landmark review.
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Stephen Fry and Alastair Campbell back RCPsych’s award-winning recruitment campaign
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has launched its Choose Psychiatry 2023 campaign.
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RCPsych urges Government to act as children under five face lifelong mental health conditions
The College has published a new report on the importance of mental health in babies and young children under five years of age.
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RCPsych response to the conflict in the Middle East
Our thoughts are with everyone suffering in the conflict - see our mental health resources for international disasters.
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On World Mental Health Day, RCPsych President calls on all political parties to prioritise mental illness
This World Mental Health Day (Tuesday 10 October), College President Dr Lade Smith CBE, is calling on all political parties to prioritise mental illness.
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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.
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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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College remembers Tony Roth (1953-2023)
The College remembers our colleague Professor Tony Roth, who has recently passed away following a short illness.
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New strategy on self-harm backed by the Liaison Faculty in Scotland
A new strategy which focuses on supporting people who self-harm has been backed by the Liaison Faculty in Scotland.
More information29nov by RCPsych in Scotland -
RCPsych responds to the Autumn Statement
The College has issued our response to the Chancellor's Autumn Statement and outlined what impacts the statement has for people with severe mental illness.
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RCPsych responds to NHS England report on children and young people's mental health
The College has warned children and young people urgently need more support with their mental health following the release of a new NHS report.
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RCPsych responds to Government’s Back to Work Plan
The College has responded to the publication of the Government's Back to Work Plan which will fund a further 100,000 people with mental illness over five years to access NHS Individual Placement and Support.
More information16nov by RCPsych Press Office -
‘Pre-death grief’ training urged for carers of dementia patients in Scotland
Healthcare workers should be trained in “pre-death grief” while supporting families of dementia patients, according to new guidance published this week.
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RCPsych responds to Supreme Court ruling against Government's Rwanda policy
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has responded to the Supreme Court ruling against Government's planned policy of removing people seeking asylum to Rwanda.
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Clarification of the RCPsych Medical Training Initiative (MTI)
The College responds to a recent article published in the BMJ regarding the MTI scheme.
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RCPsych calls for better staff support to cope with winter pressures
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has warned more must be done to support NHS workers who are struggling with burnout.
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New mother and baby unit for Northern Ireland after years of campaigning
RCPsych NI has welcomed the news that Belfast City Hospital has been identified as the location for a new mother and baby unit.
More information14nov by RCPsych in Northern Ireland