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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.
Shocking rise in children needing treatment for anxiety
A shocking report in the Guardian finds that than 500 children a day in England are being referred to NHS mental health services for anxiety, more than double the rate before the pandemic began.
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College welcomes approval of first ever license for disease modifying drug for Alzheimer’s disease
The MHRA has approved a product licence for the medicine lecanemab (Leqembi) for use in adult patients in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
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President responds on riots and racial attacks in the UK
President Lade Smith CBE has issued a statement in response to the acts of violence, racism, discrimination and Islamophobia taking place across the UK.
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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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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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RCPsych responds to Darzi review of NHS England
Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, issues a statement on Lord Darzi's review of the National Health Service in England.
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RCPsych welcomes UK Health Alliance on Climate Change report on just energy transition
The UK Health Alliance on Climate Change (UKHACC) has published a new report which calls on the Government to address the significant health impacts of the climate emergency by changing and improving the country’s energy system.
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Shocking rise in children needing treatment for anxiety
A shocking report in the Guardian finds that than 500 children a day in England are being referred to NHS mental health services for anxiety, more than double the rate before the pandemic began.
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College welcomes approval of first ever license for disease modifying drug for Alzheimer’s disease
The MHRA has approved a product licence for the medicine lecanemab (Leqembi) for use in adult patients in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Suicide rate increased in Scotland last year, figures show
Probable deaths by suicide increased in 2023, with those from the poorest communities 2.5 times more likely to take their own life, official data shows.
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RCPsych responds to CQC special review of mental health services in Nottingham
Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists responds to the Care Quality Commission's special review into patient safety concerns of mental health services at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
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RCPsych responds to NHS implementation plan for young people's gender services
Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, responds to NHS England's plans to expand gender identity services for children and young people.
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President responds on riots and racial attacks in the UK
President Lade Smith CBE has issued a statement in response to the acts of violence, racism, discrimination and Islamophobia taking place across the UK.
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'Harmful practice' of sending mental health patients far from home for care must end, says RCPsych
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is calling for an end to inappropriate out of area placements following a BBC investigation.
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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.
More information24jul by RCPsych Press Office