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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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.

More information Statement / comment
27aug by RCPsych Press Office
College welcomes approval of first ever license for disease modifying drug for Alzheimer’s disease
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.

More information Statement / comment
23aug by RCPsych Press Office
President responds on riots and racial attacks in the UK
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.

More information Statement / comment
07aug by RCPsych Press Office
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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.

More information Statement / comment
17jul by RCPsych Press Office
RCPsych in Wales welcomes new chair
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.

More information Wales news, Press release
16jul by RCPsych Wales
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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.

More information Statement / comment
05jul by RCPsych Press Office
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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.

More information Press release
05jul by RCPsych Press Office
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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.

More information Statement / comment
27jun by RCPsych Press Office
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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.

More information Statement / comment
25jun by RCPsych Press Office
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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.

More information Press release
14jun by RCPsych Press Office
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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.

    More information Statement / comment
    12sep by RCPsych Press Office
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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.

    More information Statement / comment
    04sep by RCPsych Press Office
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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.

    More information Statement / comment
    27aug by RCPsych Press Office
  • College welcomes approval of first ever license for disease modifying drug for Alzheimer’s disease
    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.

    More information Statement / comment
    23aug by RCPsych Press Office
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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.

    More information Press release, Scotland news
    13aug by RCPsych in Scotland
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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.

    More information Statement / comment
    13aug by RCPsych Press Office
  • RCPsych responds to NHS implementation plan for young people's gender services
    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.

    More information Statement / comment
    07aug by RCPsych Press Office
  • President responds on riots and racial attacks in the UK
    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.

    More information Statement / comment
    07aug by RCPsych Press Office
  • 'Harmful practice' of sending mental health patients far from home for care must end, says RCPsych
    '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.

    More information Statement / comment
    01aug by RCPsych Press Office
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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 information Statement / comment
    24jul by RCPsych Press Office