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Book your place for the Quality Improvement Annual Conference. The day will include a wide range of talks, including reflection on the ongoing impact and learning from the recent Culture of Care programme, including how its principles are being sustained, adapted, or scaled across services.
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We are delighted to announce that Dr Natasha Hobbs-Lakin has been elected as Chair of the Psychiatric Resident Doctors’ Committee (PRDC) for the upcoming year. She will be supported by Vice Chairs Dr Harry Waterman and Dr PJ Wang who have been re-elected to the positions. Our PRDC Officers are now working on their strategy for the next year, making sure Resident Doctors across the UK are represented within RCPsych and that training continues to improve.
We would like to thank Dr Nermeen Ahmed, the outgoing Chair, for all her work over the past year.
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How can we create more neuroinclusive training environments? Hear from Dr Sana Fatima and Dr Jon Cooper at the Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry SIG Conference 2026.
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The deadline for the call for sessions for the Faculty of Liaison Psychiatry Annual Conference 2027 has been extended until 30 September! Enter your submission now: ow.ly/o1cG50ZOBQx
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We’ve formed a coalition with over 150 mental health organisations to call on financial institutions to improve mental healthcare across the world by making the funding they lend countries conditional on the development of a national cross-government mental health strategy.
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There are cost-effective ways of addressing these challenges, as many mental health disorders are preventable and treatable. The earlier people receive support the less likely they are to become adults with long-lasting mental illnesses.
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RCPsych President @subodhdave1 said: "Governments do not need to start from scratch. The Prague Agreement provides a framework for embedding mental health into national policy, supported by clear implementation plans and measurable commitments."
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The Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry @RcpsychCAP annual conference is taking place this week on Thursday and Friday. We still have livestream tickets available, book your place and join us virtually!
View the programme and book: tinyurl.com/CAPsych2026
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The College is seeking two sustainability scholars to contribute to the RCPsych Planetary Health and Sustainability Committee. Applications for this role closes on 25 SEPTEMBER.
CLICK to read the full job description and apply ➡️ rcpsych.ac.uk/members/posts-…
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Join us at the Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry SIG Conference 2026 to hear Ms Verity Westgate discuss the perinatal experiences of autistic women and the implications for psychiatric care.
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Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, and we’ve published two new resources to mark it.
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One is for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, with practical guidance on staying safe right now and building a plan for the future.
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The second is for people supporting someone in distress, covering how to spot the signs, start the conversation, respond if things become urgent, and look after your own wellbeing while you do it.
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Book now for the Digital Psychiatry Special Interest Group conference, taking place online NEXT FRIDAY.
The conference will explore the growing role of digital technology in psychiatry, examining its impact, opportunities, challenges, and future directions.
For full event details: rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confere…
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How does receiving a diagnosis shape understanding and identity? Join Matt Gupwell at the Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry SIG Conference 2026 to explore what psychiatrists need to know.
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Just 2 days left until registration closes for the @rcpsychNeuro conference! Book your place now: ow.ly/8wrq50Z1xY0
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The College is seeking two sustainability scholars to contribute to the RCPsych Planetary Health and Sustainability Committee. Applications for this role closes on 25 SEPTEMBER.
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Register now! Don't miss your final chance to book for the @rcpsychNeuro conference. Join us in person at RCPsych London or virtually via livestream. View full details, and secure your place here: ow.ly/USYT50Z1xSo
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