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Royal College of Psychiatrists: Improving the lives of people affected by mental illness.

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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · Oct 28
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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"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
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Government efforts to improve access to NHS services must also benefit the 1.8 million people waiting to receive mental health care, says RCPsych Dean Professor Subodh Dave in response to yesterday's Autumn Budget.

Read more below ⬇️
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RCPsych responds to the Autumn Budget 2025
RCPsych Dean Professor Subodh Dave says people who have a mental illness must be included in Government efforts to improve access to NHS services.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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If you're a core trainee and have not settled on a specialty for Higher Training - have you considered Addictions Psychiatry?

Hear why this could be the specialty for YOU, and tips to help YOU #ThriveinPsychiatry.

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What is addictions psychiatry
Find out about addictions psychiatry.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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It's an incredibly challenging yet rewarding job. Dr Aoife McMahon talks about how she found her niche, what she enjoys and appreciates about her role, and what she'd like to see changed to help her #ThriveinPsychiatry. Read her brilliant blog post

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November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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"What I most enjoy is consistently working with patients. You work with them long term. You see them through their journey." - Dr Jessi Kakanion why she's a SAS doctor by choice in our new #ThriveinPsychiatry podcast.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Having management listen to you, understand you and support you as an SAS doctor is key. That's the message from Dr Noni Kamau, who was one of four SAS doctors by choice who joined the latest #ThriveinPsychiatry podcast. Watch the podcast today.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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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
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"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
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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
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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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What is old age psychiatry
Find out how to become an old age psychiatrist.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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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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November 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Help support our new #ThriveinPsychiatry campaign - join our efforts to spread the word and help our members provide the best patient care.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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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
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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.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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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.

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November 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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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:

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President's lecture: Community mental health
Detail page.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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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.

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November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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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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November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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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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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.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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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
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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.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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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.

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November 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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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
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Help support our #ThriveinPsychiatry campaign - join our efforts to spread the word and help our members provide the best patient care. #ThriveinPsychiatry

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November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM