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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).
2025 Birthday Honours recognise leading psychiatrists
We are delighted that RCPsych leaders have been recognised for their contributions to psychiatry and mental health in the 2025 Birthday Honours list.
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NHS funding boost welcome but mental health must receive fair share, says RCPsych President
President Dr Lade Smith CBE comments on the Chancellor's spending review.
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National wake-up call needed on neurodiversity services in Scotland
A national wake-up call is needed on neurodiversity services, the 网曝黑料 in Scotland has said.
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Concern raised over proposals to transfer police powers to medical practitioners under Mental Health Bill reform
The RCPsych, alongside several leading health and social care organisations, have issued a joint statement raising concerns about amendments to the Mental Health Bill in England and Wales.
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RCPsychiS comments on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill currently before Holyrood
Dr Stephen Potts, Lead for the 网曝黑料 in Scotland on assisted dying/assisted suicide, comments on the recent vote in Holyrood on Liam McArthur’s Bill
More informationThe RCPsych cannot support the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill for England and Wales in its current form
The College is calling on MPs to consider serious concerns about the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill for England and Wales, ahead of the pivotal Commons Report stage debate and Third Reading.
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People with substance use and mental health disorders suffering harm and premature death after being excluded from care, warns RCPsych
A new RCPsych report warns that people who have a co-occurring substance use and mental health disorder (CoSUM) are being failed by a system that is not designed or equipped to meet their complex needs.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Wales 2025-2035
RCPsych Wales welcomes the Welsh Government’s new Strategy to improve mental health and wellbeing over the next 10 years.
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New NHSE suicide guidance will "greatly benefit vulnerable people" says RCPsych
Dr Jeya Balakrishna, RCPsych Patient Safety Lead, welcomes new guidance aimed at ensuring all patients who are struggling with suicidal thoughts have personalised safety plans.
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Professor Owen Bowden-Jones elected as next Registrar
The results are in from an election with six impressive contenders.
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Scotland is facing a mental health emergency say leading psychiatrists
Scotland is facing a mental health emergency – the 网曝黑料 in Scotland said today.
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2025 Birthday Honours recognise leading psychiatrists
We are delighted that RCPsych leaders have been recognised for their contributions to psychiatry and mental health in the 2025 Birthday Honours list.
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Dr Asha Praseedom appointed as new RCPsych Books Editor
The College is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Asha Praseedom as its new Books Editor.
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NHS funding boost welcome but mental health must receive fair share, says RCPsych President
President Dr Lade Smith CBE comments on the Chancellor's spending review.
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Urgent and Emergency Care Plan welcome but must have a clinically-led approach
President Dr Lade Smith CBE comments on NHS England and the Department for Health and Social Care's new plan to improve urgent and emergency care.
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"Accurate and reliable data collection is needed if we are to fully understand the scale of ADHD delays" says RCPsych ADHD Champion
Dr Ulrich Müller-Sedgwick, ADHD Champion at the 网曝黑料, comments on a new King's Fund report about ADHD.
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Nobody with ADHD should wait years for life-changing care, says RCPsych
The 网曝黑料 is calling for an end to people waiting years for the life-changing care they need to manage their condition.
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Even small amounts of cannabis used daily cause significant harm – RCPsych responds to London Drugs Commission
RCPsych responds to London Drugs Commission report, warning that even small amounts of cannabis used daily cause significant harm.
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RCPsych responds to plans to open mental health A&E centres across England
President Dr Lade Smith CBE highlights the need for mental health A&E centres that are located together with general A&E departments.
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National wake-up call needed on neurodiversity services in Scotland
A national wake-up call is needed on neurodiversity services, the 网曝黑料 in Scotland has said.
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