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RCPsych and leading health organisations express concerns about proposals for health professionals to detain and restrain people in crisis in England and Wales.

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The Public Mental Health Implementation Centre (PMHIC) has developed a new online resource to support implementation of population-based approaches in health care, public health, and across sectors. 

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National wake-up call needed on neurodiversity services in Scotland
National wake-up call needed on neurodiversity services in Scotland

A national wake-up call is needed on neurodiversity services, the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland has said.

Scotland news, Statement / comment
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29May by RCPsych Press Office
Concern raised over proposals to transfer police powers to medical practitioners under Mental Health Bill reform
Concern raised over proposals to transfer police powers to medical practitioners under Mental Health Bill reform

The RCPsych, alongside several leading health and social care organisations, have issued a joint statement raising concerns about amendments to the Mental Health Bill in England and Wales.

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26May by RCPsych Press Office
RCPsychiS comments on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill currently before Holyrood
RCPsychiS comments on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill currently before Holyrood

Dr Stephen Potts, Lead for the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland on assisted dying/assisted suicide, comments on the recent vote in Holyrood on Liam McArthur’s Bill

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14May by RCPsych Press Team

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