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@rcpsychNI

Northern Ireland devolved nation of @rcpsych. Supporting College Members and promoting psychiatry in NI.

 Belfast
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Joined November 2010
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Our chair @drjulespsych was live on BBC Good Morning Ulster this morning at around 1:52:09 talking about the new Mother and Baby Unit announced for Belfast. 📻bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b007c…

BBC Sounds - Good Morning Ulster - Available Episodes

Listen to the latest episodes of Good Morning Ulster on BBC Sounds.

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The chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland @drjulespsych responds to a @BBCnireland news article, welcoming the provision of a new regional Mother and Baby Unit in Belfast. Read more ⬇️ rcpsych.ac.uk/members/devolv…
Statement on new dedicated Mother and Baby Unit in Belfast

Statement on new dedicated Mother and Baby Unit in Belfast

The chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland has responded to a BBC NI news article on the provision of a new regional Mother and Baby Unit in Belfast.

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#itstimetoraisetheage @ChildLawCentre
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We are proud to support @PipsCharity “290 Lives Lost” campaign. 🌱 Sign the petition c.org/BstPKMTc8f #290LivesLost #StandWithPIPS #MentalHealthMatters #TogetherForHope #EndTheStigma
Sign the Petition

Sign the Petition

Too many lives lost to suicide. Stand with PIPS Charity. Demand Change.

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No clear rationale from DUP @GRobinsonDUP as to why they are blocking this. Lives will be lost, lives will be harmed, pressures will increase across a creaking health service. Heartbreaking to see an opportunity to actually do something be lost @rcpsychNI @ursulaamason @rcgp_ni
Robbie Butler MLA (@RobbieButlerMLA) profile pictureRobbie Butler MLA
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That despite clinical advice from those who are on the front line dealing with Alcohol addiction and it's sometimes deadly consequences, this is being blocked by 1 Party is simply staggering 😡
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Replying to @mikenesbittni
@mikenesbittni is 💯 correct 🥺@rcpsychNI
Marie-Louise Connolly (@mlchealth) profile pictureMarie-Louise Connolly@mlchealthMar 24
Mike Nesbitt says this is a missed opportunity. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9qd…
Alcohol minimum pricing 'no longer deliverable' before next election

Alcohol minimum pricing 'no longer deliverable' before next election

Mike Nesbitt described it as a "missed opportunity", saying that an agreement could not be secured.

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This 👇🏻 @rcpsychNI Vote peeps
Mano Manoharan (@csmony) profile pictureMano Manoharan@csmonyMar 18
College voting is open for President, Elected Council Member & Faculties.@rcpsych Please take a moment to have your voice heard and vote 👇 rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/our-p…

Elections

I have always loved having roles within the College. It is wonderful to work with colleagues to support the work of the College.

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More than a quarter of consultant psychiatry posts in Northern Ireland are "effectively empty", according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists. bbc.in/4cKRJMv
NI health: Over 25% of consultant psychiatry posts 'effectively vacant'

NI health: Over 25% of consultant psychiatry posts 'effectively vacant'

A Royal College of Psychiatrists' survey finds 29% of consultant posts are either vacant or covered by locum doctors.

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More than a quarter of consultant psychiatry posts ‘effectively vacant’ in NI 👇 rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-featu…
More than a quarter of consultant psychiatry posts ‘effectively vacant’ in NI

More than a quarter of consultant psychiatry posts ‘effectively vacant’ in NI

Northern Ireland’s most senior psychiatrists have warned of a continuing workforce crisis after new figures revealed 29% of consultant posts are ‘effectively vacant’.

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Our chair Dr Julie Anderson was live on Good Morning Ulster this morning at around 2:11:34 talking about our census which shows a quarter of consultant psychiatry posts are effectively vacant - 16/03/2026 - BBC Sounds bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002sn…
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Psychiatrists warn of ‘workforce crisis’ facing NI mental health services belfastlive.co.uk/news/north…
Psychiatrists warn of ‘workforce crisis’ facing NI mental health services

Psychiatrists warn of ‘workforce crisis’ facing NI mental health services

“Behind these numbers are people – some of them vulnerable – who are waiting far too long for the support they so desperately need.”

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One-in-four senior psychiatrist posts vacant in Northern Ireland irishnews.com/news/northern-…
One-in-four senior psychiatrist posts vacant in Northern Ireland

One-in-four senior psychiatrist posts vacant in Northern Ireland

The Royal College of Psychiatrists say 29% of posts are either vacant or covered by costly locums

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Our joint event with @GeriSoc is off to a great start with Dr Dawson and Dr Cousins in #belfast - starting off with Dementia in Intellectual Disability.
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So glad the @rcpsychNI could attend the launch of @nichildcom recent report #asystematcrossroads. ‘Not an easy read but an essential one!’
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Everything you need to know as health bodies demand minimum unit pricing belfastlive.co.uk/news/north…
Everything you need to know as health bodies demand minimum unit pricing

Everything you need to know as health bodies demand minimum unit pricing

More than 60 health bodies and charities have written to the First Minister and deputy First Minister calling for minimum unit pricing to be introduced

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@rcpsychNI @rcgp_ni @BMA_NI @mikenesbittni exactly this 👇🏻
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"We have a moral imperative to do the right thing." Chief Medical Officer, Sir Michael McBride tells @DarranMarshall the evidence shows that minimum pricing for alcohol can help people. @MarkCarruthers7
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BBC The View@bbctheviewFeb 19
"I don't feel the evidence is questionable." @Dr_joywatson - from the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland - tells @MarkCarruthers7 she feels the evidence shows minimum pricing for alcohol will work...
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BBC The View@bbctheviewFeb 19
Should NI introduce minimum unit pricing for alcohol? We’ll hear from the Chief Medical Officer, the Health Minister and a former health minister. Tonight on @bbctheview with @MarkCarruthers7 on BBC One NI.
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Will alcohol minimum pricing save lives? The health minister says time is running out for the executive to introduce it here in Northern Ireland. Read more: bbc.in/4rZ6WxO
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Alcohol prices: Time running out to introduce minimum pricing - Nesbitt - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7vj…

Alcohol prices: Time running out to introduce minimum pricing - Nesbitt

The pricing structure is already in place in Scotland and Wales where alcohol cannot be sold for less than 65p per unit.

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