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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).

Call for innovators in crisis care to enter the 2025 Seni Lewis Award

A UK-wide search is underway to find the NHS and police teams working together to keep people in mental health crisis safe, with the chance to be recognised through the Seni Lewis Award.

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28aug by RCPsych Press Office
  • Call for innovators in crisis care to enter the 2025 Seni Lewis Award

    A UK-wide search is underway to find the NHS and police teams working together to keep people in mental health crisis safe, with the chance to be recognised through the Seni Lewis Award.

    More information Press release
    28aug by RCPsych Press Office
  • New guidance launched to combat disability discrimination and improve support for NHS mental health staff

    The College has launched ‘Delivering for Disability’ – a new campaign and guidance calling on mental health employers in England, to adopt 15 actions to help combat the disability discrimination of NHS staff.

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    18aug by RCPsych Press Office
  • 2025 update on actions relating to the Middle East conflict

    Since the conflict began, the College has been working to help where needed. Find out about the steps we have taken which have included providing practical mental health support as well as writing to the UK Foreign Secretary.

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    04aug by RCPsych Press Office
  • Postnatal depression harming up to 85,000 new mums in England, warns RCPsych

    The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) is raising awareness of the benefits of perinatal mental health care.

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    24jul by RCPsych Press Office
  • First 24/7 neighbourhood mental health unit welcomed by RCPsych

    President Dr Lade Smith CBE responds to the launch of a new round-the-clock mental health centre.

    More information Statement / comment
    17jul by RCPsych Press Office
  • Leng review of Physician Associates welcomed by RCPsych

    Professor Subodh Dave, Dean of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, responds to the Leng review of Physician Associates.

    More information Statement / comment
    16jul by RCPsych Press Office
  • Leading experts join RCPsych Board of Trustees

    The Royal College of Psychiatrists has appointed three new lay trustees who each bring a wealth of experience from the fields of healthcare, finance, law and technology.

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    09jul by RCPsych Press Office
  • RCPsych publishes final report on Physician Associates

    RCPsych are pleased to publish the report and recommendations of the RCPsych Physician Associates Task and Finish Group. This guidance provides clear direction for employers of PAs working in psychiatry and wider mental health services.

    More information Statement / comment
    04jul by RCPsych Press Office
  • 10 Year Health Plan has welcome focus on mental health but intentions must become reality

    President Dr Lade Smith responds to the publication of the 10 Year Health Plan.

    More information Statement / comment
    03jul by RCPsych Press Office
  • “Compromise on welfare reform welcome but concerns remain for those with mental illness” says RCPsych President

    President Dr Lade Smith responds to a vote on the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill in Westminster.

    More information Statement / comment
    01jul by RCPsych Press Office