Richard Church

Hospital Medical Director @cygnetgroup | Forensic / Child & Adolescent Psychiatry | Expert Witness | Justice | Quality | #ChoosePsychiatry | Own views

[Joanna Hardy-Susskind @Joanna__Hardy]

This from @Geoffrey_Cox was titanic - a truly beautiful speech.

He outshone those sat opposite. They could only watch. And nervously laugh.

This should be seen by every new MP to understand what they do, & every new barrister to understand what we do.

[Steve Chalke @SteveChalke]

Oasis Restore, the first Secure School is a new model of care for 12-18 yr-olds in custody for violent crime; enabling them to come to terms with their behaviour & to live different future lives. We’re looking for a new Principal. Interested? Register here https://t.co/5kXIJGWGEY

[Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych]

Congratulations to Professor Subodh Dave who has been elected as the next President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

[Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience @KingsIoPPN]

New @KingsCollegeLon @NIHRMaudsleyBRC research has split #schizophrenia risk into 2 genetically distinct pathways:
▪️1 shared with #BipolarDisorder & linked to better educational outcomes
▪️1 unique to schizophrenia & linked to poorer educational outcomes
https://t.co/il2CM1Ls9A

[Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych]

“There is no greater threat to the health of children and young adults than the silent mental health pandemic that has spiralled out of control,” says President @DrLadeSmith as she calls for better access to care & treatment.

There were 1.2 million children and young people in contact with mental health services in England in 2024/25, an 118% rise on the 0.5 million since 2016/17.

More: https://t.co/IkD9Gqc34X

[Dr Gemma Lewis @GemmaLewis13]

Our new study finding that higher levels of academic pressure at age 15 increase the risk of depression and self-harm from age 16-24

https://t.co/vH8ZvEl3Vi

[Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience @KingsIoPPN]

A new head-only MRI scanner achieves a level of detail up to 10 times finer than previous top commercial systems. Faster scan times make it ideal for children and young people.

🔗 https://t.co/DK8GN3vnnT

@flaviodellacqua @GEHealthCare @KingsMaudsley
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

[Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych]

The College has today published a Position Statement that seeks to maximise the benefits of clozapine in patients with Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia (TRS).

We urge clinicians to draw upon it to ensure suitable patients are initiated on clozapine in a timely way.

🖥️➡️ https://t.co/JjwEsf5pzu

[UCL Brain Sciences @UCLBrainScience]

AI has, for the first time, identified two biologically distinct types of multiple sclerosis—using a simple blood test and standard brain scans. @UCLIoN
https://t.co/yM7AK8sIBC

[Richard Church @DrRChurch]

🌟 Job Opportunity! 🌟
⚕️Consultant Psychiatrist
🏢 Cygnet Lodge Woking, Surrey
🧍‍♂️Male Acute Psychiatry
🛌 12 beds
🗓 3 days per week (0.6 WTE)
💷 Competitive

Great chance to join a fantastic, well-established team in leafy Surrey.

https://t.co/3PmGO6DKW9

[Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry @TheJCPP]

Curious about when to begin #Trauma memory work in therapy? Don’t miss insights from @andrea_danese & the expert panel at our insightful workshop on #CognitiveTherapy for #PTSD

Plus prices include exclusive access to recordings for 90 days. https://t.co/B55xmsdhtu

[Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych]

It’s your final chance to book onto the Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry SIG Annual Conference 2025. Registration closes tomorrow afternoon, book your place and join us this Friday in London!

View the programme and book: https://t.co/zqTK5IsNEQ
#AFPSIG2025 @DrRChurch

[Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych]

Don’t forget to book your place for the Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry SIG Annual Conference this Friday in London. This year’s theme is 'Pathways for multiagency care, safeguarding and risk management'.

View the programme & book https://t.co/zqTK5Itluo
#AFPSIG2025 @DrRChurch

[Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych]

Only 1 week to go until the Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry SIG Annual Conference 2025. Book your place and join us in-person in London, and hear from @SteveChalke @duncanharding and many more!

View the full programme and book: https://t.co/zqTK5IsNEQ
#AFPSIG2025 @DrRChurch

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time https://t.co/UfBi3QQCzA

[Richard Church @DrRChurch]

🌟 Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry SIG Annual Conference 2025 🌟
🗓 Fri 3rd October 2025
🏢 Royal College of Psychiatrists, London
Secure CAMHS, Youth Custody Service, Oasis Restore the Secure School, Court of Protection and DOL, Counter Terrorism PREVENT
https://t.co/mdXcYAWxcv

[HMI Prisons @HMIPrisonsnews]

Today we have published our 2024-25 Children in custody report.

Many children continue to feel unsafe around peers, uncared for by staff and fail to get to education.

Read the report here: https://t.co/O1NwbBD0M8

And the press release: https://t.co/04dJ61fpWS

[Children's Commissioner for England @ChildrensComm]

"For too long, decision makers have turned a blind eye to dangerous living conditions for children in custody."

Read the Children’s Commissioner's full response to today's report from @HMIPrisonsnews
https://t.co/wCaLyl5G44

[Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych]

2 weeks to go until the Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry SIG Annual Conference 2025. Book your ticket & join us in London! This year’s theme is Pathways for multiagency care, safeguarding & risk management.

View the programme & book https://t.co/zqTK5Itluo
#AFPSIG2025 @DrRChurch

[Richard Church @DrRChurch]

@rcpsych @duncanharding @SteveChalke Really looking forward to this - places still available! Great speakers on Secure Inpatient CAMHS, Youth Justice, Court of Protection (DOL), Counter Terrorism Policing (PREVENT) and more!
View the programme and book: https://t.co/ELek7WO9Ok
#AFPSIG2025
.@BPSOfficial .@_YJB