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

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Don’t forget to submit your poster abstract for the Faculty of Medical Psychotherapy annual conference. The submission closing date is Monday 29 June 2026.

Submit your poster here: https://t.co/psUcFlkz0P
#MedPsych2026

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Last chance to complete the 2026 Curricula Survey! We are inviting resident doctors and trainers to complete our annual Curricula Survey for 2026, to identify what is working and what requires improvement in the current Curricula.

The deadline for responses is Monday 29 June 2026.

If you have questions relating to the survey please contact our email address: [email protected]

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We've published Wim’s Protocol, a practical guide to support safe prescribing and monitoring of clozapine. Following an article in the @thetimes the protocol was developed with @campaignkate and others to improve patient safety and reduce avoidable harm. 👇https://t.co/uitTIPFdzH

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Congress is financially supported by exhibition stand packages. A full list of confirmed exhibitors can be found here: https://t.co/2YP9Upxcgg?

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#RCPsychIC has officially BEGUN!

We're so excited to host such an amazing event, and meet so many delegates across the week.

Tag us in your photos, and don't forget to use the hashtag across our channels!

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1 month to go until the inaugural Psychotherapy Research conference - evidence and its discontents. Join colleagues in-person in London for this thought-provoking and enriching event.

View the programme and book here: https://t.co/vPcJihCrOL
#MedPsychResearch

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Click below for the full report. #DementiaSME https://t.co/gTBEZzD2Bz

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In 2025, The National Audit of Dementia conducted a survey of memory assessment services in England, Wales and Jersey. The report highlighted continuing demand for services, increase in waiting times, and wide variation in service staffing, specific diagnoses, and post diagnostic provision.

👥 - Demand: Analysis of figures provided by services found approximately 2 referrals for every 1,000 people in the catchment population.

🕑 - Waiting time: The median waiting time from referral to diagnosis has increased by 5 days to 137 days since the 2023 spotlight audit, despite low staff vacancies reported.

📊 - Variation in provision and model: There was great variation in staffing numbers and roles, and in services provision, with 23% of services not providing Cognitive Stimulation Therapy post-diagnosis. There continues to be wide variation in diagnoses at a service level, compounded by many services being unable to return data on diagnoses.

👨‍⚕️- Staffing and joint working: Services reported low clinical vacancy rates overall. Over half reported joint working with neurology and geriatric medicine to enhance the diagnostic process.

#DementiaSME

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For more information, click here: https://t.co/hM27PTRZgO

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We’re delighted to announce that Professor Nandini Chakraborty has been elected as the next Dean of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, after a ballot with a turnout of 21.1% and a total of 3,674 votes cast.

The position of Dean is one of the most senior roles in the College and plays a significant part in our efforts to ensure our workforce meets the needs of communities across the UK.

The Dean also provides strategic leadership on psychiatric training and supports the development of a valued and sustainable workforce.

Professor Chakraborty will take up her post at the AGM on 16 June, succeeding Professor Subodh Dave who was elected the College’s next President in April.

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Registration is now open for the Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry @RcpsychCAP annual conference 2026. Book your place and join us in London or via livestream this September.

Find further details and register here: https://t.co/HjCKtM8Clb
#capsych2026

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Submit your abstract now for the chance to have your work displayed at the @rcpsychNeuro Conference! The deadline is 12pm, 3 July. https://t.co/NeL4WFXnWy

#NeuroConf26

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Following yet another incredibly successful run back in Wales in 2025, we are pleased to bring the ever-popular Mindmasters Quiz to Liverpool for #RCPsychIC 2026!

Find out more here: https://t.co/hFXZHhUQD7

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Women’s mental health is being failed by systems not designed for them.

Today, we’ve launched our first Women’s Mental Health Strategy calling for urgent action from Governments, NHS and healthcare system.

Women’s mental health must stop being treated as an afterthought.

Read the strategy and join the call for change.

#WomensMentalHealthMatters

https://t.co/vFLU4JctMP

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The Faculty of Medical Psychotherapy are inviting poster submissions for the annual conference. The closing date is 29 June 2026. Successful authors will be invited to have their poster displayed at the conference.

Submit your poster here: https://t.co/psUcFlk1bh
#MedPsych2026

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It’s your final opportunity to submit a poster for the Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry @RcpsychCAP annual conference. Submissions will close later this evening.

Submit your poster here: https://t.co/yd3Lg7V9xd
#capsych2026

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Wishing all of our members, colleagues, and staff a Happy #Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

https://t.co/kaWxsVSfWs

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Don’t forget to submit your poster abstract for the Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry @RcpsychCAP annual conference. Submit your poster over the weekend before the closing date on Monday 1 June 2026.

Submit your poster here: https://t.co/yd3Lg7V9xd
#capsych2026

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Have you booked your place onto the Psychotherapy Research conference? Join us in London in July and hear expert talks covering both qualitative and quantitative disciplines.

Find the programme and book: https://t.co/rJPGmpi2Uy
#MedPsychResearch @Giles_Story

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RCPsych welcomes Young People and Work interim report

"This report is a great starting point to improve this situation and we look forward to working with the Review Team in the next phase of their work."

https://t.co/UdLilc91q0