Royal College of Psychiatrists

RCPsych responds to Commons vote on assisted dying bill

We've issued a response following the third reading vote in the House of Commons on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill for England and Wales earlier today.

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Dr Ian Hall elected as next Treasurer

The results are in from an election with two impressive contenders.

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Pride 2025

We celebrate Pride Month to commemorate and celebrate LGBTQ+ voices, activism and to show our support of LGBTQ+ rights.

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Scotland is facing a mental health emergency

The warning comes as the College launched its own manifesto ahead of the forthcoming Scottish Parliamentary elections next year.

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RCPsych responds to Commons vote on assisted dying bill

Scotland is facing a mental health emergency

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Royal College of Psychiatrists applauds ADHD Taskforce Report, calls for integrated care and early intervention

Following the publication of the Report of the independent ADHD Taskforce today, the Royal College of Psychiatrists has responded.

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20Jun by RCPsych Press Office

Assisted dying Bill risks preventable deaths of people with treatable mental illness warns RCPsych

Ahead of the third reading vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill for England and Wales, expected in the House of Commons, expected this Friday (20 June 2025), the Royal College of Psychiatrists reminds MPs that terminal illness is a risk factor for suicide and warns that a treatable mental illness could be a cause for a person wanting to end their life.

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19Jun by Press Office