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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 thrilled Government acknowledges mental health as important as physical health
The College welcomes the Government’s commitment to achieving parity of esteem for mental and physical health, and a pledge to modernise the Mental Health Act.
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RCPsych in Wales welcomes new chair
Professor Alka Ahuja MBE has become the new chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Wales and a vice president of RCPsych.
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The next five years brings opportunity to reverse the mental health crisis, says RCPsych President
The College looks forward to working with the new Government to promote mental health interventions throughout the population.
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RCPsych warns of gambling harms ahead of Euro 2024 quarter-finals
As millions of people place bets throughout the summer of sport, we're urging fans to be aware of the harms of gambling addiction.
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RCPsych appoints new Director of Professional Standards and Director of Finance and Operations
We've appointed a new Director of Professional Standards and a new Director of Finance and Operations.
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Reducing prevalence of mental illness is essential for our future
Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, responds to political parties manifestos.
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Top psychiatrists recognised in 2024 Birthday Honours
His Majesty King Charles III has announced his 2024 Birthday Honours list which recognises two psychiatrists and many others for their contribution to mental health.
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More than 20,000 people living with mental illness risk missing their right to vote
The Royal College of Psychiatrists and Rethink Mental Illness have joined forces to highlight the voting rights of people with mental illness receiving treatment in hospital.
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Immediate past President appointed first NHS medical director for mental health and neurodiversity
NHS England has appointed Dr Adrian James, former President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, as the first ever medical director for mental health and neurodiversity.
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Parties must prioritise mental health during the General Election
The College responds to the Prime Minister's announcement that a General Election will take place on Thursday 4 July 2024.
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Action needed to address long ADHD waiting lists, warns RCPsych
The BBC has reported that waiting times for adult ADHD assessments have risen significantly in recent years.
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RCPsych thrilled Government acknowledges mental health as important as physical health
The College welcomes the Government’s commitment to achieving parity of esteem for mental and physical health, and a pledge to modernise the Mental Health Act.
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RCPsych in Wales welcomes new chair
Professor Alka Ahuja MBE has become the new chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Wales and a vice president of RCPsych.
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The next five years brings opportunity to reverse the mental health crisis, says RCPsych President
The College looks forward to working with the new Government to promote mental health interventions throughout the population.
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RCPsych warns of gambling harms ahead of Euro 2024 quarter-finals
As millions of people place bets throughout the summer of sport, we're urging fans to be aware of the harms of gambling addiction.
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RCPsych appoints new Director of Professional Standards and Director of Finance and Operations
We've appointed a new Director of Professional Standards and a new Director of Finance and Operations.
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RCPsych in Northern Ireland supports University of Oxford's Centre for Research Equity
RCPsych NI is one of the partners supporting the University of Oxford's Centre for Research Equity (CfRE) which recently launched at Stormont.
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Reducing prevalence of mental illness is essential for our future
Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, responds to political parties manifestos.
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RCPsych NI welcomes new chair
Dr Julie Anderson has become the new chair of RCPsych NI and a vice chair of RCPsych.
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Renowned psychiatrist and former NI chair due to receive Honorary Fellowship
A renowned NI psychiatrist is due to receive an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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