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More than a quarter of consultant psychiatry posts ‘effectively vacant’ in NI

16Mar

by RCPsych Press Office

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Government response to community mental health services report welcome but more work still needed, says RCPsych

13Mar

by RCPsych Press Office

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Psychiatrists in Scotland oppose Assisted Dying Bill after safeguards removed

13Mar

by RCPsych in Scotland

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One consultant psychiatrist for every 2,500 people who will experience a mental illness each year in England, latest census shows

13Mar

by RCPsych Press Office

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RCPsych comments on Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act becoming law

12Mar

by RCPsych Press Office

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RCPsych secures wide-reaching engagement and influence on menopause and mental health

11Mar

by RCPsych Press Office

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Scotland’s Mental Health Hustings 2026

11Mar

by RCPsych in Scotland

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The conflict in the Middle East 2026 – a letter of support

06Mar

by RCPsych Press Office

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'Waves of Hope' wins at PROSE awards

04Mar
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Davina McCall backs the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ call for more action on menopause and women’s mental health

01Mar

by RCPsych Press Office

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Update on the College's use of the social media platform X

26Feb

by RCPsych Digital team

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RCPsych uncovers £2.1million planned spending cuts for children’s eating disorder services in England

26Feb

by RCPsych Press Office

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Record alcohol deaths in Northern Ireland prompt urgent calls for minimum unit pricing

20Feb

by RCPsych Press Office

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UK’s top psychiatrist raises alarm over threat posed by 'silent mental health pandemic' to patients, society and the economy

18Feb

by RCPsych Press Office

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Update on Paper B 2026-1 technical issue

12Feb

by RCPsych Digital team

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Half a million children on mental health waiting lists in England risk turning to AI chatbots for support, warns RCPsych

11Feb

by RCPsych Press Office

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RCPsych responds to benefit changes for mentally unwell offenders detained in hospital

17Jan

by RCPsych Press Office

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RCPsych responds to new legislation on prioritisation of UK medical graduates

15Jan

by RCPsych Press Office

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Mental Health Bill (England and Wales) receives Royal Assent

14Jan

by RCPsych Policy Team

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RCPsych recognises valuable contributions in the 2026 New Year Honours list

29Dec

by RCPsych Press Office

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