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COVID-19 and the MRCPsych examination
We are sad to announce that we have had to take the difficult decision to cancel the Paper A diet of the MRCPsych examination that was due to take place on 16 June 2020.
More informationCollege releases statement about the important role of psychiatrists during the COVID-19 pandemic
We have released a statement clarifying the important role that psychiatrists continue to have during the COVID-19 pandemic in delivering care for their patients.
More informationOnline learning hub launched to support psychiatrists and mental health clinicians during the COVID-19 pandemic
RCPsych launches eLearning hub to support clinicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A Message from HRH The Prince of Wales to the Royal College of Psychiatrists
The College has received a letter of support from its Patron, HRH The Prince of Wales, expressing his sympathy during this "unprecedented period of difficulty, disruption and intense anxiety".
More informationPsychiatrists urged to use video and audio assessments to help limit spread of COVID-19
Hundreds of thousands of mental health assessments and appointments should be carried out remotely, as the Royal College of Psychiatrists continues to ramp up its efforts to protect members, patients and NHS staff from the coronavirus outbreak.
More informationClinical Exellence Awards suspended
ACCEA have announced that they have suspended the Clinical Excellence Awards 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19.
More informationUpdate on MRCPsych Exams – A message from the President
The paper B exam has been cancelled across all exam centres.
More informationGatherings of more than 100 people cancelled by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Gatherings of more than 100 people have been cancelled or postponed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists as it seeks to protect its members, staff and patients receiving treatment for mental illness from the coronavirus.
More informationStatement on events, ceremonies, training and exams and the COVID 19 virus (coronavirus) outbreak
The College is taking steps to manage the situation and ensure those travelling from countries with travel restrictions imposed have their booking fees covered.
More informationMental health rehabilitation must be transformed so most vulnerable are no longer invisible in the system
Patients with the most severe and enduring mental health problems are effectively “invisible” in the health care system, reveals a new report from RCPsych and Rethink Mental Illness.
More informationAddiction psychiatry could be wiped out in a decade without urgent government funding
Addiction psychiatry could be wiped out in the next 10 years unless urgent measures are taken to tackle the dwindling numbers of doctors training in addictions, according to a landmark report published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
More informationLondon's mental health spending is not enough to meet the needs of Londoners
Mental health services in London are not spending enough to meet the needs of the capital, analysis from the Royal College of Psychiatrists suggests.
More informationForce social media companies to hand over their data for research into the harms and benefits of social media use, says new report
Social media companies should be compelled to hand over their data to universities for independent research into the risks and benefits of social media use, says a new report published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
More informationRCPsych responds to the GMC's first ever survey of SAS and LE doctors
The GMC has published the initial results of its first ever survey of SAS and LE doctors.
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Dr Adrian James elected next President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Dr Adrian James has seen off strong competition from two of the country’s leading psychiatrists to be elected the next President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
More informationTop psychiatrist and founder of the College Centre for Quality Improvement awarded CBE in New Year Honours
Dr Paul Lelliott, founder and former Director of CCQI, has been awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours.
More informationCollege seeks to ensure mental health is heard as services integrate
Today the College publishes recommendations for local and national health and care leaders to support the prioritisation of mental health as local areas develop into ‘Integrated Care Systems’ (ICSs).
More informationRCPsych appoints new patient and carer representatives to Council
New patient and carer representatives have been appointed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists to sit on its governing Council.
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Royal College of Psychiatrists sets out bold vision to improve the country’s mental health
With a General Election coming up the RCPsych has published a manifesto calling on the next Government to take action to improve the nation’s mental health.
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Royal College of Psychiatrists wins Charity of the Year at the 2019 European Diversity Awards
The College beat strong competition to win the award, sponsored by Societe Generale, recognising outstanding work in the field of equality, diversity and inclusion.
More informationRCPsych responds to independent report into the wellbeing of doctors
The General Medical Council (GMC) has published independent findings from a UK-wide review into the wellbeing of doctors and medical students.
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Professor Roy McClelland receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Professor Roy McClelland OBE was awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Royal College of Psychiatrists during our annual awards ceremony, held on Friday.
More informationHundreds more psychiatric beds needed to help end practice of sending patients hundreds of miles for treatment, says RCPsych
New RCPsych-commissioned report suggests hundreds more psychiatric beds needed to help stop patients being sent miles from home for care
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College’s National Clinical Audit of Anxiety and Depression (NCAAD) wins award for patient involvement
A national clinical audit managed by the College has won a national award that recognises outstanding patient and public involvement.
More informationRCPsych responds to the CQC's State of Care report
Professor Wendy Burn has responded to the CQC's annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England.
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New resources on OCD and memory problems for World Mental Health Day
To mark World Mental Health Day, we’re releasing two updated resources, designed to give those living with OCD or memory problems a better understanding of their illness.
More informationPlans to transform mental health services set to fail if psychiatric roles aren’t filled, RCPsych survey suggests
One in 10 consultant psychiatric roles are unfilled, UK-wide RCPsych workforce census finds. College calls on more junior doctors to Choose Psychiatry – and for the Government to address workforce issues including the pensions crisis.
More informationRCPsych responds to Secretary of State for Justice’s speech at Conservative Party Conference 2019
Professor Pamela Taylor says "We would urge this government not to row back on a visionary and progressive agenda."
More informationDouble the number of medical school places to stop mental health services imploding
THE number of medical school places in England must be doubled to stop NHS mental health services imploding in the future, says the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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New guidance for medical schools launched to help more students choose psychiatry
Today, we’re launching new guidance for medical schools on how to encourage students to #ChoosePsychiatry.
More informationCollege welcomes important new antidepressants trial
The President of the College, Professor Wendy Burn, has commented on an "interesting and important" new trial of sertraline.
More informationMeet the candidates running to become the next RCPsych President
The race is on to succeed Professor Wendy Burn as the President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
More informationBetter teacher training needed to tackle the increasing numbers of children with mental illness, say RCPsych
RCPsych call for better teacher training to tackle mental illness in young people
More informationChildren exposed to severe stress during pregnancy ten times more likely to develop personality disorder
Study highlights why expanding professional support for pregnant women is so vital
More informationRecord number of drug-related deaths a 'wake-up call' to Government, says RCPsych
RCPsych calls for action in wake of record number of drug deaths
More informationTarget to treat extra 70,000 children with mental health problems met two years early, NHS England say
RCPsych welcomes hitting of target to treat extra 70,000 children and young people with mental health problems a year
More informationNorthern Ireland receives funding boost for Perinatal training
Mother and baby services in Northern Ireland are to receive a welcome boost thanks to a commitment to train more professionals in perinatal mental health care.
More informationPerinatal report welcomed by RCPsych in Northern Ireland
The chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Perinatal Faculty in Northern Ireland has endorsed the findings of new research.
More informationBlueprint for transforming mental health care warmly welcomed by RCPsych
NHS Mental Health Implementation Framework warmly welcomed by RCPsych
More informationPsychiatry should be at forefront of medical training, Health Education England says
RCPsych Dean Dr Kate Lovett welcomes HEE emphasis on psychiatry in medical training.
More informationCollege backs urgent call for new alcohol strategy
The Government must urgently produce an updated and ambitious national alcohol strategy to tackle the escalating risk to public health, according to a letter signed by the College and other leading health organisations.
More informationNumber of junior doctors choosing psychiatry at all time high
The number of junior doctors choosing to train in psychiatry is at an all-time high, according to the latest statistics.
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Honorary Fellowships and President's medals awarded during Congress
President medal winners and Honorary Fellows were presented with their awards at a glittering presentation ceremony during RCPsych's International Congress.
More informationPresident commends 'magnificent seven' for improving lives of mentally ill
A journalist, neuroscientist and psychologist are among the seven people awarded a President’s Medal for improving the lives of people with mental illness, at a ceremony during the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ annual International Congress.
More informationWar veterans being failed by PTSD treatment, new research has found
War veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) exhibit a range of physical symptoms that current treatments do not address, new research has found.
More informationSmartphone befriending scheme can improve the lives of people living with psychosis, new pilot study has found
Regularly texting or calling a volunteer ‘befriender’ can improve considerably the lives of people experiencing psychosis, a new study has found.
More informationRCPsych launches new site to help you track progress in mental health care
Our new site will keep you in touch with how well the mental health system in England is performing.
More informationLiving in greener areas reduces chance of depression in over 65s
The likelihood of being depressed is significantly reduced for over-65s living in areas with more green spaces and vegetation, research has found.
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New Fellows' Ceremony
We recently held our latest New Fellows’ Ceremony – which honours the amazing contributions of our senior members, from around the world, to the field of psychiatry.
More informationTop psychiatrists awarded in Queen's birthday honours
Today, Her Majesty the Queen announced the 2019 Birthday Honours list and we are delighted that two members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists are included. Professor Tamsin Ford CBE for services to psychiatry and Dr Shubulade Smith CBE for services to forensic intensive care.
More informationRCPsych releases Annual Report 2018
The report includes a review of the RCPsych’s performance as a medical royal college, and charity, in 2018, and a full breakdown of our annual accounts.
More informationRCPsych calls on NICE to update its antidepressant withdrawal advice
Official guidance on coming off antidepressants needs to reflect the full range of patients’ experiences, the Royal College of Psychiatrists says today. Existing advice from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) – which provides national guidance to improve health and social care in England – suggests most people should be able to come off antidepressants over four weeks.
More informationEarly interventions needed to save lives of young adults with eating disorders
Investment in adult eating disorder services has failed to keep up with spending on care for children with conditions like anorexia and bulimia, creating an “unacceptable health inequality”, a report by the Royal College of Psychiatrists says today.
More informationProbation service to be re-nationalised
RCPsych responds to government announcement that all offender management is to be brought under the National Probation Service by spring 2021
More informationNew tools to tackle inequalities in mental health care by involving patients in service design
Involving patients in developing mental health services is key to tackling inequality, NCCMH reports says
More informationRCPsych 2019 ceremony for newly elected Fellows
Yesterday, 24 April, the Royal College of Psychiatrists hosted the annual ceremony for our newly elected Fellows.
More informationPsychiatrists should consider impact of social media on all children they assess, leading medical body says for first time
Psychiatrists are being advised to consider the impact of social media on all children they assess for mental health problems.
More informationDrug companies must provide more vegan-friendly treatments for eating disorder patients, charities and union say
Eating disorder services are struggling to respect the dietary requirements of vegan patients who need to be fed through a tube because of a lack of available products, three leading health organisations have warned.
More informationOur response to the NHS Staff & Learners' Mental Wellbeing Commission Report
Professor Wendy Burn, who took part in the commission into NHS staff wellbeing comments on the publication of the report.
More informationOur response to the NHS Long Term Plan
RCPsych President, Professor Wendy Burn, welcomes the government's long-term focus on mental health.
More informationTop psychiatrists awarded New Year’s Honours
We are delighted to announce that three of our leading psychiatrists, Dr Sridevi Kalidindi CBE, Dr Gertrude Seneviratne OBE, and Dr Henrietta Bowden-Jones OBE, have been given New Year's honours from the Queen.
More informationRCPsych responds to the Mental Health Act Review
RCPsych responds to the Mental Health Act Review.
More informationMental Health Policy Group & Partner Organisations: Principles for mental health in the Long-Term NHS Plan
Consensus statement from the Mental Health Policy Group and partner organisations
More informationLandmark learning-from-deaths guidance launched
We launch the first-ever national guidance for NHS mental health trusts to ensure ways of improving services are learned from patients’ deaths.
More informationOur response to Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch report
We respond to the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch's report on mental health in emergency departments.
More informationOur response to the prevalence survey on the Mental Health of Children and Young People in England
We respond to the latest survey of the mental health of children and young people in England.
More informationLong waits for mental health treatment lead to divorce, job loss and money problems, RCPsych finds
RCPsych launches the latest Choose Psychiatry campaign.
More informationRCPsych responds to DHSC's announcement of a new plan for prevention in healthcare
Dr Peter Byrne, RCPsych Lead for public mental health responds to a new plan on prevention in health care.
More informationOur response to the publication of PHE's analysis on the prevalence of physical health conditions in patients with SMI
Dr Peter Byrne responds to PHE's analysis on the prevalence of physical health conditions in patients with SMI.
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COVID-19 and the MRCPsych examination
We are sad to announce that we have had to take the difficult decision to cancel the Paper A diet of the MRCPsych examination that was due to take place on 16 June 2020.
More information03apr by RCPsych Examinations Team -
College releases statement about the important role of psychiatrists during the COVID-19 pandemic
We have released a statement clarifying the important role that psychiatrists continue to have during the COVID-19 pandemic in delivering care for their patients.
More information03apr by RCPsych Policy -
Online learning hub launched to support psychiatrists and mental health clinicians during the COVID-19 pandemic
RCPsych launches eLearning hub to support clinicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A Message from HRH The Prince of Wales to the Royal College of Psychiatrists
The College has received a letter of support from its Patron, HRH The Prince of Wales, expressing his sympathy during this "unprecedented period of difficulty, disruption and intense anxiety".
More information30mar by RCPsych Comms -
Psychiatrists urged to use video and audio assessments to help limit spread of COVID-19
Hundreds of thousands of mental health assessments and appointments should be carried out remotely, as the Royal College of Psychiatrists continues to ramp up its efforts to protect members, patients and NHS staff from the coronavirus outbreak.
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Clinical Exellence Awards suspended
ACCEA have announced that they have suspended the Clinical Excellence Awards 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19.
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College responds to Coronavirus Bill
Our President Professor Wendy Burn has issued a statement on behalf of the College, responding to the Government’s Coronavirus Bill for England and Wales
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Update on MRCPsych Exams – A message from the President
The paper B exam has been cancelled across all exam centres.
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All meetings and events cancelled as College increases measures to limit spread of coronavirus
All meetings and events for members and clinicians have been cancelled, postponed or made virtual by the Royal College of Psychiatrists until the end of May, as it increases measures to protect members, staff and patients from coronavirus.
More information13mar by RCPsych Press Office -
Gatherings of more than 100 people cancelled by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Gatherings of more than 100 people have been cancelled or postponed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists as it seeks to protect its members, staff and patients receiving treatment for mental illness from the coronavirus.
More information10mar by RCPsych Press Office