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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.
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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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.
More informationRCPsych responds to Secretary of State for Work and Pensions' comments on mental health
It’s disappointing to see the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions diminish and misrepresent people with mental illness. This is not simply a ‘culture’ that will go away on its own. People are not pretending to be sick, they really are sick.
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Violence and abuse are driving mental illness in women and girls, psychiatrists warn
The three top issues driving poor mental illness in women and girls have been revealed in a groundbreaking new study.
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Royal College of Psychiatrists appoints Sonia Walter as new CEO
Sonia Walter has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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RCPsych calls for an end to children’s eating disorders crisis
New analysis shows child and adolescent eating disorder services have never achieved NHS waiting time targets.
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“We cannot allow childhood mental illness to become the new norm” - RCPsych
Analysis from the Royal College of Psychiatrists reveals a significant rise in the number of children and young people under 18 needing emergency care from mental health services (CAMHS).
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It’s time to tackle the trap of inequality and mental illness
The Royal College of Psychiatrists responds to new data on the use of the Mental Health Act between 2022 and 2023.
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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.
More information15apr by RCPsych Press Office -
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.
More information10apr by RCPsych Press Office -
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.
More information30mar by RCPsych Press Office -
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.
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RCPsych responds to Secretary of State for Work and Pensions' comments on mental health
It’s disappointing to see the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions diminish and misrepresent people with mental illness. This is not simply a ‘culture’ that will go away on its own. People are not pretending to be sick, they really are sick.
More information21mar by RCPsych Press Office -
College comments on Government's response to Joint Committee report on Mental Health Bill
The College has responded to the publication of the Government's response to the Joint Committee report on the Mental Health Bill.
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High demand and financial pressures putting strain on mental health workforce in Scotland
The annual workforce census produced by the Royal College of Psychiatrists shows vacant psychiatry posts continue to rise year-on-year.
More information19mar by RCPsych in Scotland