Latest news
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.
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Government urged to tackle Scotland’s ‘alcohol emergency’ as deaths rise
Campaigners have demanded action to tackle Scotland’s continuing “alcohol emergency” as new figures showed the rate of drink-related deaths is still the highest in the UK.
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Detailed response to The Cass Review's Final Report
The College has published a more detailed response to the independent review of gender identity services for children and young people, commissioned by NHS England and chaired by Dr Hilary Cass OBE.
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RCPsych President responds to PM's announcement on reform of the fit note process
We are disappointed that the Prime Minister used his speech to conflate those suffering with a mental illness with a ‘sick note culture’. This language dismisses the reality of mental illness, which is concerning given the associated poor quality of life and increased mortality rates.
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Scottish psychiatrists respond to locum workforce story
A report in one of Scotland’s tabloid newspapers has revealed the NHS in Scotland spent nearly £30 million on locum psychiatrists in a year.
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UPDATED: Changes to NHS Practitioner Health in England
The College has responded to news that NHS England has overturned its decision to restrict the provision of NHS Practitioner Health Service for secondary care staff in England.
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NHS staff struggling with burnout need more support, says RCPsych
We've responded to a UNISON poll showing NHS staff are experiencing burnout as a result of intense workload pressures.
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College responds to final report from Dr Hilary Cass OBE
Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, has provided an initial response to the independent review of gender identity services for children and young people, chaired by Dr Hilary Cass.
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RCPsych welcomes new ADHD taskforce
We welcome the commitment to a new ADHD taskforce, and fully support the ambition to bring together cross-sector expertise to better understand the challenges, and provide joined-up solutions, for people living with ADHD.
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10-year waits for bipolar diagnoses are unacceptable – the Government must urgently reduce treatment queues
On average, it takes 9.5 years to get a bipolar diagnosis. During this lost decade, people with undiagnosed bipolar are at risk of losing their jobs, relationships, homes, and lives.
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Perinatal mental health training in NI still going strong after six years
A unique project which sees professionals working in all five health Trusts come together to learn more about perinatal mental illness, took place in Belfast this week.
More information27mar by RCPsych in Northern Ireland