The Royal College of Psychiatrists
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Royal College of Psychiatrists: Improving the lives of people affected by mental illness.
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We're launching a new campaign called Thrive in Psychiatry to help our membership continue to provide great care for patients.
The aim is to retain psychiatrists in the profession and help our members thrive, overcome barriers and take on exciting new challenges.
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The aim is to retain psychiatrists in the profession and help our members thrive, overcome barriers and take on exciting new challenges.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
In our latest #thriveinpsychiatry pod, we hear from four SAS doctors by choice: Dr Noni Kamau, Dr Abdul Oredola, Dr Jessi Kakani, and Dr Becky Thomlinson, on why they love their role, why it works for them, and what has changed for SAS doctors recently.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
In our latest #thriveinpsychiatry pod, we hear from four SAS doctors by choice: Dr Noni Kamau, Dr Abdul Oredola, Dr Jessi Kakani, and Dr Becky Thomlinson, on why they love their role, why it works for them, and what has changed for SAS doctors recently.
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www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
"I'm passionate about there being another way." In this inspiring blog post, General Adult consultant psychiatrist Dr Andrew Howe talks about how the extra activities he's pursued in his professional life have helped him #ThriveinPsychiatry.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
"I'm passionate about there being another way." In this inspiring blog post, General Adult consultant psychiatrist Dr Andrew Howe talks about how the extra activities he's pursued in his professional life have helped him #ThriveinPsychiatry.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
CPD eLearning is part of the eLearning Hub, and is full of great resources to support members' continuous development. Explore CPD eLearning today. #ThriveinPsychiatry
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CPD eLearning
CPD eLearning is the online resource for mental health professionals, offering over 200 learning modules and 170 podcasts. View our top ten modules and podcasts. Currently, members of the Royal…
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November 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
CPD eLearning is part of the eLearning Hub, and is full of great resources to support members' continuous development. Explore CPD eLearning today. #ThriveinPsychiatry
🖥⬇️ elearninghub.rcpsych.ac.uk/catalog?page...
🖥⬇️ elearninghub.rcpsych.ac.uk/catalog?page...
Core trainees - what is it like to work as an Old Age Psychiatrist? Find out from people who have lots of experience in the field. #ThriveinPsychiatry
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www.rcpsych.ac.uk/become-a-psy...?
What is old age psychiatry
Find out how to become an old age psychiatrist.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Core trainees - what is it like to work as an Old Age Psychiatrist? Find out from people who have lots of experience in the field. #ThriveinPsychiatry
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/become-a-psy...?
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/become-a-psy...?
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust has a Relationship Manager to support new and existing psychiatrists at the trust.
Hear from Imran Chati about the measures they take so their psychiatrists can best focus on patient care. #ThriveinPsychiatry
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Hear from Imran Chati about the measures they take so their psychiatrists can best focus on patient care. #ThriveinPsychiatry
🖥➡️ www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
November 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust has a Relationship Manager to support new and existing psychiatrists at the trust.
Hear from Imran Chati about the measures they take so their psychiatrists can best focus on patient care. #ThriveinPsychiatry
🖥➡️ www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
Hear from Imran Chati about the measures they take so their psychiatrists can best focus on patient care. #ThriveinPsychiatry
🖥➡️ www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
Help support our new #ThriveinPsychiatry campaign - join our efforts to spread the word and help our members provide the best patient care.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...?
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...?
November 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Help support our new #ThriveinPsychiatry campaign - join our efforts to spread the word and help our members provide the best patient care.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...?
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...?
In the latest #ThriveinPsychiatry podcast we hear from Dr Gareth Thomas, Chief Medical Officer at the Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust, as well as several members of the team join to testify to the work being done at LSCFT. #thriveinpsychiatry
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November 17, 2025 at 11:35 AM
In the latest #ThriveinPsychiatry podcast we hear from Dr Gareth Thomas, Chief Medical Officer at the Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust, as well as several members of the team join to testify to the work being done at LSCFT. #thriveinpsychiatry
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
What is it like to step up and work as a consultant? Listen to the thoughts of several consultants - new to their role, and more experienced - as they talk about the challenges and what they enjoy about being consultants.
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Becoming a consultant
Information, support and case studies to support your return to training after taking a break from training.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
November 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
What is it like to step up and work as a consultant? Listen to the thoughts of several consultants - new to their role, and more experienced - as they talk about the challenges and what they enjoy about being consultants.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...?
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...?
In our latest pod, we discuss the role of employers and speak to the team at Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust, including CMO Dr Gareth Thomas, and Deputy CMO Dr Dush Mahadevan, about what they’ve been doing to help you #ThriveinPsychiatry.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
November 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
In our latest pod, we discuss the role of employers and speak to the team at Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust, including CMO Dr Gareth Thomas, and Deputy CMO Dr Dush Mahadevan, about what they’ve been doing to help you #ThriveinPsychiatry.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
We encourage our membership to thrive by staging our President's Prestigious Lecture series, with some available online - including our December lecture on community #mentalhealth, delivered by Sir Graham Thornicroft.
Register to attend below:
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confe...?
Register to attend below:
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confe...?
President's lecture: Community mental health
Detail page.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We encourage our membership to thrive by staging our President's Prestigious Lecture series, with some available online - including our December lecture on community #mentalhealth, delivered by Sir Graham Thornicroft.
Register to attend below:
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confe...?
Register to attend below:
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confe...?
One of the key aspects of #ThriveinPsychiatry is how we can better support neurodivergent psychiatrists.
We've added a range of new links to the resources section, which you can find on our #ThriveinPsychiatry page on this subject.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...?
We've added a range of new links to the resources section, which you can find on our #ThriveinPsychiatry page on this subject.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...?
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
One of the key aspects of #ThriveinPsychiatry is how we can better support neurodivergent psychiatrists.
We've added a range of new links to the resources section, which you can find on our #ThriveinPsychiatry page on this subject.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...?
We've added a range of new links to the resources section, which you can find on our #ThriveinPsychiatry page on this subject.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...?
Join the PMHIC team for the next virtual event of the PMH Learning Community.
Meet expert speakers from the SPACES Programme, the East London NHS Foundation Trust, and the OSI programme.
Register and book your place 🖥⬇️
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Meet expert speakers from the SPACES Programme, the East London NHS Foundation Trust, and the OSI programme.
Register and book your place 🖥⬇️
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November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Join the PMHIC team for the next virtual event of the PMH Learning Community.
Meet expert speakers from the SPACES Programme, the East London NHS Foundation Trust, and the OSI programme.
Register and book your place 🖥⬇️
forms.office.com.mcas.ms/pages/respon...
Meet expert speakers from the SPACES Programme, the East London NHS Foundation Trust, and the OSI programme.
Register and book your place 🖥⬇️
forms.office.com.mcas.ms/pages/respon...
College membership: want to help you thrive in your role. Sign up to our special Thrive in Psychiatry enewsletter and receive weekly emails updating you with the latest podcasts, discussions and opportunities to get involved. #ThriveinPsychiatry
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www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
Sign up to receive the weekly Thrive in Psychiatry enewsletter for the length of the campaign.
Receive updates on the College's 2025 campaign Thrive in Psychiatry, which aims to help more psychiatrists stay and thrive in the profession.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
November 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
College membership: want to help you thrive in your role. Sign up to our special Thrive in Psychiatry enewsletter and receive weekly emails updating you with the latest podcasts, discussions and opportunities to get involved. #ThriveinPsychiatry
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
College membership: want to help you thrive in your role. Sign up to our special Thrive in Psychiatry enewsletter and receive weekly emails updating you with the latest podcasts, discussions and opportunities to get involved. #ThriveinPsychiatry
Sign up to receive the weekly Thrive in Psychiatry enewsletter for the length of the campaign.
Receive updates on the College's 2025 campaign Thrive in Psychiatry, which aims to help more psychiatrists stay and thrive in the profession.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
November 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
College membership: want to help you thrive in your role. Sign up to our special Thrive in Psychiatry enewsletter and receive weekly emails updating you with the latest podcasts, discussions and opportunities to get involved. #ThriveinPsychiatry
In our first #ThriveinPsychiatry podcast, College Presidential lead for Retention and Wellbeing Dr Dave, discusses leadership, support for psychiatrists with carer responsibilities, & providing support for neurodivergent doctors, with Dr Matheiken, Dr Maitra and Dr Tracy.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/thrive
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/thrive
November 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
In our first #ThriveinPsychiatry podcast, College Presidential lead for Retention and Wellbeing Dr Dave, discusses leadership, support for psychiatrists with carer responsibilities, & providing support for neurodivergent doctors, with Dr Matheiken, Dr Maitra and Dr Tracy.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/thrive
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/thrive
We have been discussing the role of leaders and how you can make a difference to the delivery of services. As Dr Derek Tracy says in our #ThriveinPsychiatry pod series, go for it!
Find out about the Leadership and Management Fellow Scheme for emerging leaders.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/training/you...?
Find out about the Leadership and Management Fellow Scheme for emerging leaders.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/training/you...?
November 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
We have been discussing the role of leaders and how you can make a difference to the delivery of services. As Dr Derek Tracy says in our #ThriveinPsychiatry pod series, go for it!
Find out about the Leadership and Management Fellow Scheme for emerging leaders.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/training/you...?
Find out about the Leadership and Management Fellow Scheme for emerging leaders.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/training/you...?
Dr Fiona Duncan took a long break from practice. She wondered about how to come back, even whether to come back. But she did and it was one of the best decisions she ever made. Read her inspirational story. #ThriveinPsychiatry
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Thrive in Psychiatry: "I could do that!"
Dr Fiona Duncan returned to psychiatry training after over a decade: hear her story.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Dr Fiona Duncan took a long break from practice. She wondered about how to come back, even whether to come back. But she did and it was one of the best decisions she ever made. Read her inspirational story. #ThriveinPsychiatry
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...?
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...?
Help support our #ThriveinPsychiatry campaign - join our efforts to spread the word and help our members provide the best patient care. #ThriveinPsychiatry
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Help support our #ThriveinPsychiatry campaign - join our efforts to spread the word and help our members provide the best patient care. #ThriveinPsychiatry
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
International Medical Graduate Dr Islam had to overcome incredible challenges to become the psychiatrist she is today – read her story #ThriveinPsychiatry
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-features/blogs/detail/careers-in-psychiatry-blog/2024/10/15/my-passion-for-psychiatry-remains-unwavering?
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-features/blogs/detail/careers-in-psychiatry-blog/2024/10/15/my-passion-for-psychiatry-remains-unwavering?
November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
International Medical Graduate Dr Islam had to overcome incredible challenges to become the psychiatrist she is today – read her story #ThriveinPsychiatry
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-features/blogs/detail/careers-in-psychiatry-blog/2024/10/15/my-passion-for-psychiatry-remains-unwavering?
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-features/blogs/detail/careers-in-psychiatry-blog/2024/10/15/my-passion-for-psychiatry-remains-unwavering?
The College is delighted to announce the appointments of three new Associate Registrars.
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College announces new Associate Registrar roles
The College is delighted to announce the appointments of three new Associate Registrars in the areas of Comorbid Mental Health and Substance Use, and Digital Mental Health.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The College is delighted to announce the appointments of three new Associate Registrars.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
BOOK NOW for WEDNESDAY's annual Quality Improvement Conference, which includes a keynote from Helen Bevan, a pioneer of quality improvement in the NHS for over 30 years.
🖥⬇️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/conferences/detail/2025/11/12/default-calendar/quality-improvement-conference-2025?
🖥⬇️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/conferences/detail/2025/11/12/default-calendar/quality-improvement-conference-2025?
November 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
BOOK NOW for WEDNESDAY's annual Quality Improvement Conference, which includes a keynote from Helen Bevan, a pioneer of quality improvement in the NHS for over 30 years.
🖥⬇️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/conferences/detail/2025/11/12/default-calendar/quality-improvement-conference-2025?
🖥⬇️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/conferences/detail/2025/11/12/default-calendar/quality-improvement-conference-2025?
Dr Handa's writes on life as a psychiatrist with carer responsibilities for 2 children - including support she's offered, & what more can be done. #ThriveinPsychiatry
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-features/blogs/detail/careers-in-psychiatry-blog/2025/11/03/life-as-a-psychiatrist-and-a-carer
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-features/blogs/detail/careers-in-psychiatry-blog/2025/11/03/life-as-a-psychiatrist-and-a-carer
November 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Dr Handa's writes on life as a psychiatrist with carer responsibilities for 2 children - including support she's offered, & what more can be done. #ThriveinPsychiatry
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-features/blogs/detail/careers-in-psychiatry-blog/2025/11/03/life-as-a-psychiatrist-and-a-carer
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-features/blogs/detail/careers-in-psychiatry-blog/2025/11/03/life-as-a-psychiatrist-and-a-carer
The #rcpsychawards celebrates the brightest teams and individuals in psychiatry and #mentalhealth care.
If you missed yesterday's ceremony, you can catch up with the winners, and watch the Lifetime Achievement Award tribute to Sir Robin Murray.
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/rcpsych-awards
If you missed yesterday's ceremony, you can catch up with the winners, and watch the Lifetime Achievement Award tribute to Sir Robin Murray.
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/rcpsych-awards
November 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The #rcpsychawards celebrates the brightest teams and individuals in psychiatry and #mentalhealth care.
If you missed yesterday's ceremony, you can catch up with the winners, and watch the Lifetime Achievement Award tribute to Sir Robin Murray.
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/rcpsych-awards
If you missed yesterday's ceremony, you can catch up with the winners, and watch the Lifetime Achievement Award tribute to Sir Robin Murray.
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/rcpsych-awards
Help support our new #ThriveinPsychiatry campaign - join our efforts to spread the word and help our members provide the best patient care.
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thrive-in-psychiatry/help-support-thrive-in-psychiatry
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thrive-in-psychiatry/help-support-thrive-in-psychiatry
Help support Thrive in Psychiatry
Find out how you can help share the message of our 2025 Thrive in Psychiatry campaign by using our campaign assets and suggested social media messages.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
November 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Help support our new #ThriveinPsychiatry campaign - join our efforts to spread the word and help our members provide the best patient care.
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thrive-in-psychiatry/help-support-thrive-in-psychiatry
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thrive-in-psychiatry/help-support-thrive-in-psychiatry
Explore your options for Higher Training. Read on working in addictions psychiatry, psychiatry of intellectual disabilities, old age psychiatry & all other specialties. #ThriveinPsychiatry
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/become-a-psychiatrist/choose-psychiatry/what-is-psychiatry/types-of-psychiatrist
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/become-a-psychiatrist/choose-psychiatry/what-is-psychiatry/types-of-psychiatrist
Types of psychiatrist
Read about the various specialties and subspecialties that exist within psychiatry, such as child and adolescent, forensic, and old age psychiatry.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
November 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Explore your options for Higher Training. Read on working in addictions psychiatry, psychiatry of intellectual disabilities, old age psychiatry & all other specialties. #ThriveinPsychiatry
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/become-a-psychiatrist/choose-psychiatry/what-is-psychiatry/types-of-psychiatrist
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/become-a-psychiatrist/choose-psychiatry/what-is-psychiatry/types-of-psychiatrist