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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · Dec 5
We are pleased to announce there will be an extra sitting of the CASC exam on 12/13 Feb, to address the recent unprecedented oversubscription issues regarding the Jan exam.

Thank you for your patience with this matter. More details are available here ⬇️
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RCPsych announces additional CASC exam for affected candidates in February 2026
The College has arranged an extra sitting of the CASC exam for candidates affected by the unprecedented oversubscription of the January sitting.
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr Aggrey Burke and are sending our thoughts and condolences to all those who knew him.
His legacy will continue through the Aggrey Burke Fellowship, supporting Black medical students in psychiatry since 2023.

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December 23, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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We & @nhsconfed.org have released a new report which shows that an unacceptable number of people with acute mental health needs are being sent miles from home for treatment. It sets out key recommendations to help address inappropriate out of area placements.

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Bring care closer to home: new report calls for action to reduce shameful practice of out of area placements for people with acute mental health needs
The NHS Confederation and Royal College of Psychiatrists have published a new report about inappropriate out of area placements.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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The Mental Health Act for England and Wales has received Royal Assent after years of hard work from professionals, policy makers, patients and carers.

Read our full response here: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
December 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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“I arrived from India with an MD in Psychiatry and a baby in my arms.” Read Dr Sanjukta Das’s inspirational journey from young IMG to consultant in liaison psychiatry and medical leader. #ThriveinPsychiatry

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December 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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“Why is demand increasing in mental health? Are our concepts changing? Are we still missing lots of people, or are we overdiagnosing people, both of which do harm?” Listen to Sir Simon Wessely’s brilliant interview for #ThriveinPsychiatry.

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Thrive in Psychiatry podcasts
Catch up with the podcasts produced for the College's 2025 campaign Thrive in Psychiatry, to help more psychiatrists stay and thrive in the profession.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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“You learn much more from the young people than they do from you.” Eminent psychiatrist Sir Robin Murray discusses being a mentor – just one aspect of his terrific interview, which covers his career highlights, barriers he faced & what he’s relishing tackling next.

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Thrive in Psychiatry podcasts
Catch up with the podcasts produced for the College's 2025 campaign Thrive in Psychiatry, to help more psychiatrists stay and thrive in the profession.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
December 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Join us for 'Innovative Capacity Building Strategies in Psychiatry Education'.

Speakers on the day will include the College Dean, Professor Subodh Dave.

For bookings and event info: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confe...
December 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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We've just launched our new Mental Health leaflets range - and you can get them now for just .99p!
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December 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Our Presidential lead for Retention & Wellbeing, Dr Ananta Dave, interviews former RCPsych President Professor Bhugra, Chair of RCPsych in Northern Ireland Dr Anderson, and Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist, and Author Dr Adshead.

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Thrive in Psychiatry
The College is working to retain as many psychiatrists as possible in the profession. Find out more about our Thrive in Psychiatry campaign.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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The National Audit of Eating Disorders Service Mapping Report 2025 is out now!

For the first time, we have a full picture of service provision across England - highlighting key strengths & gaps in care.

Read the full report 👉 www.rcpsych.ac.uk/improving-ca...?

#EatingDisorders #NAED
December 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Dr Emily Finch, Associate Registrar for Comorbid Mental Health and Substance Use, says a new Government framework will help create a system that provides the holistic care people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders so urgently need.

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New framework will help people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, says RCPsych
Dr Emily Finch, RCPsych Associate Registrar for Comorbid Mental Health and Substance Use, welcomes a new delivery framework aimed at supporting people who have both a mental illness and a substance us...
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December 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Join us for 'Psychiatry has a Psychedelic Future', where we'll explore the evolving role of psychedelic medicine in psychiatry.

For more info: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confe...
December 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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For #HumanRightsDay we share a special interview with President Dr Lade Smith CBE who spoke with Jade Wright from the College's Special Committee on Human Rights (SCHR).
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December 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Dr Barrett, who completed Higher Training on a less than full time basis, discusses the SuppoRTT initiative - a national initiative in England that helps doctors in training who have been away from work for a sustained period.

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December 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Dr Maria Casserly, who works in Aberdeen, returned successfully after a long break and would be happy to help anyone on a break or considering taking a break.

Listen to her story: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGXF...
December 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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"I think our system has to be resilient and flexible, instead of placing that upon the people." - Dr Sarah Beaumont needed to take time off during training after her young son was diagnosed with brain cancer.

Listen to our latest #TrhiveinPsychiatry pod: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGXF...
December 8, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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During our #ThriveinPsychiatry campaign you've been asking questions - and in the November Question Time with the Officers, we answered them! Check out our Thrive in Psychiatry special edition of QT with the Officers.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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We are pleased to announce there will be an extra sitting of the CASC exam on 12/13 Feb, to address the recent unprecedented oversubscription issues regarding the Jan exam.

Thank you for your patience with this matter. More details are available here ⬇️
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
RCPsych announces additional CASC exam for affected candidates in February 2026
The College has arranged an extra sitting of the CASC exam for candidates affected by the unprecedented oversubscription of the January sitting.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
December 5, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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“I think sometimes after people have taken a break, the return to work can be challenging because you are starting at a running pace." Dr Gupta discusses the challenges of returning after a break & what can be done to help ease the transition. #thriveinpsychiatry.

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Thrive in Psychiatry podcasts
Catch up with the podcasts produced for the College's 2025 campaign Thrive in Psychiatry, to help more psychiatrists stay and thrive in the profession.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
December 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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"I experienced burnout as a trainee and considered leaving the profession - now I am back in love with work again." - Dr Annalie's inspires in this blog on her journey from exhausted trainee to happy Rehab Psychiatry consultant, & why she can #thriveinpsychiatry.
I experienced burnout as a trainee and considered leaving medicine - now I'm back in love with work again
Dr Annalie Clark felt like she was on a relentless treadmill at work. She hit breaking point, experienced burnout and considered leaving the profession. Now she's a Rehabilitation Psychiatry…
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December 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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In ep 4 of pod series exploring ways we can help members to thrive in psychiatry, we speak to four psychiatrists who have taken a break during their career, and ask them about their experience of the break, and returning: what worked well, what could be improved?

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Thrive in Psychiatry podcasts
Catch up with the podcasts produced for the College's 2025 campaign Thrive in Psychiatry, to help more psychiatrists stay and thrive in the profession.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
December 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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RCPsych President @drladesmith.bsky.social says a new review into rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism support must “rigorously identify gaps in care and explore which methods of treatment and support already work."

Read our full statement below ⬇️
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RCPsych responds to independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism
RCPsych President Dr Lade Smith CBE says a new Government review should consider the many complex reasons that more people are in need of mental ill-health, ADHD and autism support.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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We're marking #IDPWD by sharing this blog by Dr. Shevonne Matheiken.

She examines the perception of ADHD, how we can foster inclusive workplaces, and strategies for combating discrimination.

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Superpower, disability or disorder?
ADHD may manifest as a superpower for some, a disability for others and a disorder for many - so what is the best roadmap towards equity and inclusion in the workplace?
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December 3, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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"I'm privileged to deliver training with an Expert by Experience who happens to be my son. A consultant in child and adolescent intellectual disability for 31 years", Dr Sarah Bernard talks about her career, and what could be done to help her #ThriveinPsychiatry.

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November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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"I had to make a choice, but, I felt the role I was in was so satisfying that there was really no point going back to training because I was developing where I was." Dr Oredola speaks about becoming a SAS doctor by choice, in our #ThriveinPsychiatry pod.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM