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Sustainability Scholar congratulated the College for being ranked 2nd in a peer review of 28 UK health organisations’ response to the climate crisis. He highlighted the current need and asked Council to commit the College to take further action.
because it's much more than algorithms, symptoms, labels, and medicine. It's as much about our human experience and meaning as it's about the distress and our effort to relieving that distress.
also confirmed that the next AGM will be held on Tuesday 11th July 2023 at 6pm, with no event planned after the meeting, to allow as much time as needed for debate and discussion during the meeting.
At the next AGM we will consider separate votes on extending voting rights to Affiliates, changing the name of Council from 'UK Council' to 'Council of the College' and enabling International Division Chairs to be full members of Council.
Following a good debate, Council decided to hold an EGM at Prescot Street to vote on the single issue of enabling the College to hold virtual AGMs and EGMs as a matter of course. Due to the College's current rules, the EGM on virtual meetings will have to be held face-to-face
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Following supportive feedback for Conor’s presentation. The Council agreed that PPAC explore the possibilities of developing a Position Statement on Autism.
was next to deliver his presentation on Autism and how to best tackle the challenges in care, treatment, training and tackling the diagnosis waiting list.
The Council committed to exploring possible ways the College could support the work being done to promote psychological thinking within the biopsychosocial model. A paper with recommendations and suggested actions will come to the next Council meeting.
The morning began with a presentation about the Central Importance of Psychological Thinking Within Psychiatry as part of the bio- psycho- social model presented by Faculty of Medical Psychotherapy with strong support across the whole College.
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Last night our three Presidential candidates took part in a hybrid hustings event.
The event began with speeches from each candidate followed by a members' Q&A.
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. 3 years gone really fast.
Reflecting on some progress but also some frustrations
Time for someone new to consolidate gains and move conversations forward
Thanks to all who’ve steered me in (hopefully) the right direction
And we reach our final question - what is the future of the international work for the College? The candidates give their answers, and the #PresidentialHustings is nearly over. It’s been a great evening - if you missed it, we’ll tweet a link to the recording tomorrow.
How can we put the therapeutic relationship back at the heart of psychiatric practice? That’s the latest question our candidates are tackling. Some really good questions across a wide range of issues tonight. #RCPsychHustings
Two questions about trainees - the latest is what’s the most important issue facing trainees and how would you address it? A follow-up, how do we address recruiting the next generation while also focusing on retaining psychiatrists? #RCPsychHustings
How will you promote diversity and equality for patients, carers and psychiatrists? Another excellent question for our panel to respond to. You can still join this great event live #RCPsychHustingshttps://vimeo.com/event/2521469/89a2b870cd…
We have heard some great questions already - the next one is from the floor, and is about government plans to criminalise activism. Some members are activists - for instance around causes like sustainability - so what should the College’s response be? #RCPsychHustings
As well as the #RCPsychHustings there are other ways to find out about the Presidential candidates - read about them, watch their videos and place your vote from 14 December