Head of digital @rcpsych, leading prog of #digital transformation to engage better wi all who care abt #mentalhealth care in UK.
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18 Jun 2024
One of the best talks of #RCPsychIC - huge applause for @Rebecca99LT - she’s experienced severe mental illness and now works as a consultant psychiatrist in the Edinburgh hospital she was once an in patient at. Her insights are important and must be heard.
18 Jun 2024
Key Note 6!
Dr Rebecca Lawrence reads an extract from her book: An improbable psychiatrist - a patient’s memoir.
She describes her experience on a ward in her early twenties.
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Peter Markham retweeted
17 Dec 2025
“What do I want to do in my career? I want to continue persisting. Quietly, shouting doesn't always get you there, but just quietly persisting to try to help people to understand.”
Former RCPsych President, now a House of Lords Peer, the inspiring Baroness Sheila Hollins has given us a fascinating interview about her career, the highlights, barriers, and what more she hopes to achieve. Listen today #thriveinpsychiatry
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Peter Markham retweeted
18 Dec 2025
“Why is demand increasing in mental health? Are our concepts changing? Are we still missing lots of people, or are we overdiagnosing people, both of which do harm?” Listen to @WesselyS' brilliant interview for #ThriveinPsychiatry where he discusses the new independent review of the prevalence of disorders, reform of the Mental Health Act, variety in psychiatry, and much more.
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8 Dec 2025
"I think our system has to be resilient and flexible, instead of placing that upon the people." - Dr Sarah Beaumont needed to take time off during training after her young son was diagnosed with brain cancer.
Listen to her interview with Dr Ananta Dave, in which she talks about the change needed, as well as some of the challenges in coming back to work, which people don't always talk about.
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5 Dec 2025
Dr Toby Greenall took two breaks, each for the birth of his adoptive children. In this fascinating podcast interview, he talks about the tension between work pressures and his need as a new dad to take some paternity leave, what support is available and what processes need to be put in place to make things easier. #thriveinpsychiatry
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Peter Markham retweeted
25 Nov 2025
Our series of podcasts explores ways in which we can help members to #thriveinpsychiatry.
In our latest episode, 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.
They also discuss what more can be done to support SAS doctors to help them flourish in their careers.
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Peter Markham retweeted
25 Nov 2025
"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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Peter Markham retweeted
21 Nov 2025
Explore our collection of mental health leaflets and factsheets for young people - great for your practice or to support someone you care about.
Use code BFTHIRDOFF to enjoy a discount! 💷
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Peter Markham retweeted
18 Nov 2025
"To really feel that these people want me to develop, they want me to become a better psychiatrist and also a better medical leader - that's really refreshing."
Dr Oli Sparasci joined Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust as a resident doctor and is now a consultant psychiatrist, and is exploring future leadership roles at the trust.
Hear Oli's journey, and his thoughts about the culture at LSCFT. #thriveinpsychiatry
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Peter Markham retweeted
17 Nov 2025
Explore our collection of mental health leaflets and factsheets for young people - great for your practice or to support someone you care about.
Use code BFTHIRDOFF to enjoy a discount! 💷
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Peter Markham retweeted
13 Nov 2025
One way the College helps our membership to thrive is by staging our President's Prestigious Lecture series.
Our President @DrLadeSmith invites eminent speakers to talk about key topics, often followed by panel discussions.
Many are available to watch in person or online - including our December lecture on community #mentalhealth, being delivered by Sir Graham Thornicroft. Find out more and register to attend #thriveinpsychiatry
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Peter Markham retweeted
14 Nov 2025
In our latest #ThriveinPsychiatry film, we discuss the role of employers and speak to the team at @WeAreLSCFT about what they’ve been doing to help their psychiatrists thrive.
As well as the CMO @DrGarethEThomas and Deputy CMO Dr Dush Mahadevan, we speak to a resident doctor and a consultant, and to their Relationship Manager – a unique role in a #mentalhealth trust.
It's a great podcast capturing lots of ways in which the Trust is helping its psychiatrists to thrive at work.
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Peter Markham retweeted
14 Nov 2025
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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Peter Markham retweeted
10 Nov 2025
The College is delighted to announce the appointments of three new Associate Registrars.
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Peter Markham retweeted
10 Nov 2025
Members - what do you think of the Thrive in Psychiatry campaign so far? Is it addressing the issues that matter to you? Have you got a question for the College Officers about support for members? #ThriveinPsychiatry
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Peter Markham retweeted
10 Nov 2025
International Medical Graduate Dr Tajnin Islam has had to overcome incredible challenges to become the psychiatrist she is today – read her inspirational story #ThriveinPsychiatry
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Peter Markham retweeted
11 Nov 2025
Some resident doctors in Higher Training want extra flexibility to fit in with their lifestyle - this can include the option to work Less Than Full Time. What do doctors who have taken this option say about how it worked for them? #ThriveinPsychiatry
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Peter Markham retweeted
31 Oct 2025
As part of our campaign to help psychiatrists #ThriveinPsychiatry we've set up a new resources section on our website signposting information relating to all the themes we are discussing. Check out our Thrive in Psychiatry resources at the end of week 1 of the campaign:
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Peter Markham retweeted
3 Nov 2025
Later this week we'll be publishing the first of a series of weekly enewsletters as part of our new #ThriveinPsychiatry campaign. Sign up to the enewsletter and be one of the first to hear about our new podcast discussions and blog posts.
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Peter Markham retweeted
3 Nov 2025
Resident doctors in core training: it's not always easy to decide on which specialty to choose for higher training. Check out our information about each of the specialties and hear from experienced practitioners about what's great about each one. #ThriveinPsychiatry
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Peter Markham retweeted
3 Nov 2025
"You need a system where it is possible to take a career break and then return." Dr Raka Maitra identifies what needs to be improved to support psychiatrists who take a break, whatever their circumstances. Explore #ThriveinPsychiatry today!
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