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    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).

    21 Prescot Street, London
    RCPsych launches updated job-planning guidance for psychiatrists and employers

    A new report has been published to support psychiatrists and employers to develop and review job descriptions and job plans.

    29oct by RCPsych Press Office
    Houses of Parliament
    RCPsych responds to the Autumn Budget 2026

    President Professor Subodh Dave comments on the link between mental health and homelessness in response to the Autumn Budget 2026.

    28oct by RCPsych Press Office
    Department of Health and Social Care
    Prevalence review should drive renewed focus on mental health in England, says RCPsych

    Professor Subodh Dave, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists responds to the Independent Review into prevalence and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and autism in England.

    09oct by RCPsych Press Office
    Department of Health and Social Care
    RCPsych statement on GMC reform

    The Royal College of Psychiatrists has responded to a Government consultation on its draft General Medical Council Order 2026.

    05oct by RCPsych Press Office
    New HSSIB report highlights urgent need to improve crisis care for people with mental illness, says RCPsych
    New HSSIB report highlights urgent need to improve crisis care for people with mental illness, says RCPsych

    The College has responded to the publication of The Health Services Safety Investigation Body's report 'Mental health crisis care: care of patients in emergency departments'.

    18sep by RCPsych Press Office
    Over 150 organisations call on global financiers to help address $5 trillion cost of mental illness
    Over 150 organisations call on global financiers to help address $5 trillion cost of mental illness

    A coalition of more than 150 global psychiatric associations and mental health charities is urging international financial institutions to improve mental healthcare across the world by placing conditions on the funding they lend countries.

    15sep by RCPsych Press Office
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    RCPsych urges anyone affected by suicidal thoughts to seek support this World Suicide Prevention Day

    To mark World Suicide Prevention Day, RCPsych is launching two new information resources, Suicidal thoughts and Supporting someone in distress or with suicidal thoughts.

    10sep by RCPsych Press Office
    Mental health services must change to better support survivors of non-recent child sexual abuse, acknowledges RCPsych
    Mental health services must change to better support survivors of non-recent child sexual abuse, acknowledges RCPsych

    The Royal College of Psychiatrists has today published a new position statement that addresses the impact of non-recent child sexual abuse on the mental health of adults. This was co-produced with adult survivors of non-recent child sexual abuse (NRCSA).

    26aug by RCPsych Press Office
    Channel 4
    RCPsych statement on Channel 4 ADHD documentary

    President Professor Subodh Dave comments on a new documentary about ADHD.

    19aug by RCPsych Press Office
    Houses of Parliament and Westminster Bridge
    Royal College of Psychiatrists congratulates Professor Swaran Singh on becoming a life peer

    Professor Swaran Singh is the first psychiatrist to be appointed a life peer in 16 years.

    25jul by RCPsych Press Office
    • RCPsychiS to showcase updated MSP guide to mental health and mental illness at Holyrood
      RCPsychiS to showcase updated MSP guide to mental health and mental illness at Holyrood

      The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland reinforces its commitment to improving MSPs' understanding of mental health and mental illness through its updated MSP guide.

      More information RCPsych in Scotland news, Statement / comment
      29oct by RCPsych in Scotland
    • 21 Prescot Street, London
      RCPsych launches updated job-planning guidance for psychiatrists and employers

      A new report has been published to support psychiatrists and employers to develop and review job descriptions and job plans.

      More information Statement / comment
      29oct by RCPsych Press Office
    • Houses of Parliament
      RCPsych responds to the Autumn Budget 2026

      President Professor Subodh Dave comments on the link between mental health and homelessness in response to the Autumn Budget 2026.

      More information Statement / comment
      28oct by RCPsych Press Office
    • RCPsych in Scotland responds to decrease in alcohol-specific deaths
      RCPsych in Scotland responds to decrease in alcohol-specific deaths

      New figures published by the National Records of Scotland (NRS) show that alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland fell by 3% in 2025.

      More information RCPsych in Scotland news, Statement / comment
      27oct by RCPsych in Scotland
    • RCPsych in Scotland's key principle for NHS reform receives widespread media coverage for World Mental Health Day
      RCPsych in Scotland's key principle for NHS reform receives widespread media coverage for World Mental Health Day

      As Scotland prepares for significant health and social care reform, RCPsych in Scotland's call for mental health to be given equal priority to physical health attracts widespread media coverage.

      More information RCPsych in Scotland news, Online news
      19oct by RCPsych in Scotland
    • Stormont - Northern Ireland
      RCPsych in NI’s priorities highlighted in Committee for Health meetings

      RCPsych in Northern Ireland is referenced in Committee for Health meetings at Stormont as it continues to influence mental health policy.

      More information RCPsych in Northern Ireland news, Online news
      16oct by RCPsych in Northern Ireland
    • RCPsychiS calls for mental health to have equal priority to physical health in Scotland’s NHS reform
      RCPsychiS calls for mental health to have equal priority to physical health in Scotland’s NHS reform

      RCPsychiS has updated its 'Mental health at the fault line' report on Scotland's integrated health and social care system. In light of the significant reforms ahead, the report now includes key principles for Scotland's upcoming NHS reform.

      More information RCPsych in Scotland news, Statement / comment
      16oct by RCPsych in Scotland
    • Consistently high suicide rates underscore urgent need for action
      Consistently high suicide rates underscore urgent need for action

      The latest suicide statistics, published by the Office for National Statistics, show that the number of registered suicides across England remained consistently high in 2025. The College continues to urge anyone struggling with their mental health or experiencing suicidal thoughts to seek help as early as possible.

      More information Statement / comment
      14oct by RCPsych Press Office
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      RCPsych Honorary Fellow Professor Karl Deisseroth awarded Nobel Prize

      The Royal College of Psychiatrists congratulates Honorary Fellow, Professor Karl Deisseroth on being jointly awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

      More information Online news
      09oct by RCPsych Press Office
    • Department of Health and Social Care
      Prevalence review should drive renewed focus on mental health in England, says RCPsych

      Professor Subodh Dave, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists responds to the Independent Review into prevalence and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and autism in England.

      More information Statement / comment
      09oct by RCPsych Press Office