Lauren Edwards MP statement says “[The TIA bill] was rightly described as the safest and most robust assisted dying law anywhere in the world” No. It was only described this way by the people trying to push it through. Here is how others described the Bill: 1. The Royal College of Physicians said the Bill is unsafe 2. The Royal College of Psychiatrists said the Bill is unworkable, and unsafe 3. The British Geriatrics Society said the Bill’s safeguards are not adequate 4. Domestic abuse charities said the Bill is unsafe 5. Organisations representing disabled people said the Bill is unsafe 6. Royal College of GPs says the Bill lacks adequate safeguards 7. Lord Stevens, ex NHS CEO, said legislating for assisted dying in the current climate of hospice cuts is “utterly ridiculous” 8. MIND says the safeguards are not adequate 9. The CLADD group at KCL (DOI) have said the Bill is “not fit for purpose” 10. The British Association of Social Workers say the Bill’s is not safe enough Spot the pattern?

🩸 This #WorldBloodDonorDay, WHO, @DrTedros and @ENHYPEN are proud to join together in recognizing the life-saving impact of blood donors around the world. Blood donation is more than a medical act. Together, donors form a lifeline that connects and protects people everywhere bit.ly/2026GiveBlood #GiveBlood #ENHYPEN

Come join us for Sian Oram's inaugural lecture as Professor of Trauma and Recovery. Sian will be speaking on "Violence and Mental Health: From Recognition to Response" When? 10 June, 17.30 Where? Denmark Hill campus Register: kcl.ac.uk/events/professor-s…

Encouraging advance in pancreatic cancer, an area with often very poor prognosis & fewer options than other cancers. Compared to conventional treatment, Daraxonrasib incr survival in metast pancreatic cancer in this landmark @NEJM trial: - doubling of median survival time - 12-month survival tripled ( from 18% to 53%) - Improved ability to continue with treatment - only 1.2% stopped treatment versus 11.2% 👇 nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NE…

UKs first outdoor intensive care ward opens at King’s College Hospital bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2p…

❗Important. ❗ Alex Ruck Keene KC, Gareth Owen and Katherine Sleeman explain why, if assisted dying is to be legalised, the bill must be fundamentally different to the deeply problematic Leadbeater bill politicshome.com/opinion/art…

Is there a Carer Contributor that has shown exemplary work, who deserves recognition? Their work over the past year could qualify them for the #rcpsychawards. Nominations close TOMORROW at 5PM! Find a list of ALL categories, rules of entry, and past winner here⬇️ rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/rcpsy…

Inaugural Lecture Series - Professor Rosa Hoekstra: Every child counts - Improving support for children with developmental disabilities globally. When: Thursday, 2 July, 17:30-18:30 Where: Wolfson Lecture Theatre, IoPPN Register: bit.ly/4uhaCMJ

Did you know we are celebrating 100 years of our Royal Charter this year? Mark the occasion by joining our Royal Charter Free Members' Webinar on 21 May (date change) featuring talks from Professor John Crichton, Dr Claire Hilton, and Professor Edgar Jones - chaired by Dr Gordon Bates. Find out more and register: tinyurl.com/yd94nbtr #RCPsychLive

Suicide is the leading cause of maternal deaths in the UK, with new mums in deprived areas more than twice as likely to die by suicide. This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, RCPsych is calling for perinatal psychiatrists to be positioned at the centre of services, enabling them to treat all mothers and pregnant people who need it. Read more: rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-featu…

📣📣📣 FREE webinar on supporting patients to access benefits towards the end of life 📅 Thursday 18th June 1.00-2.00pm 🖥️ Online via Teams ✅Guidance for healthcare professionals on the ‘Special Rules’ ✅Practical tools for speaking to patients about financial issues ✅New research on who misses out on benefits and why 💬 Plus a panel discussion Sign up 👉 tickettailor.com/events/facu…

Fully fund Specialist Palliative Care provided by hospices - Hospices provide vital care yet are dependent on fundraising. Please consider signing this petition: petition.parliament.uk/petit…

It’s Dying Matters Awareness Week. Here are five recent papers that you should be aware of… #DyingMattersAwarenessWeek 🧵

My view in @ObserverUK why many of us working in frontline healthcare think bringing this particular #AssistedDying bill back would be dangerous. @PaulFosterMP

Supporters of the Bill are understandably frustrated that it ran out of time, but non-partisan reporting should acknowledge that > 90 peers tabled or sponsored amendments ... The reasons for its failure lie in the Bill itself and its poor drafting bmj.com/content/393/bmj.s810…

Register now for the IoPPN Research Festival as we celebrate the full journey of research - from generating new insights to advancing them along the path to impact. When: Wed 13 May | 13.00-16.45 Where: Denmark Hill Campus Tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/ioppn-res…

BIPA invites medical students and foundation doctors to participate in essay competition. 🏆 Prizes: Top 3 essays will win prizes and be celebrated at the Annual conference on 27–28 June 2026 ⏰ Deadline: 5:00 PM GMT, Sunday 31 May 2026 🔗 For details: bipa.org.uk/post/call-for-es…

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Last chance to apply for the Aggrey Burke Fellowship! Applications close on Monday at midday. Apply Now: rcpsych.ac.uk/become-a-psych… #ChoosePsychiatry