VACANCIES - Are you interested in joining the West Midlands Executive Committee and making a difference to the region? Visit rcpsych.ac.uk/members/englan… for all the available roles and application information. The deadline is the 31 March - good luck!

Join colleagues for a day of learning and networking in Brum! RCPsych President @DrLadeSmith is the keynote speaker, followed by an evening dance at the Spring Ball @rcpsych @rcpsychWM @rcpsychTrent

We’re pleased to share the nominations for our upcoming Presidential election. Three candidates have put themselves forward to succeed Dr Lade Smith when she steps down at the AGM on 16 June: • Dr Regi Tharian Alexander • Professor Subodh Dave • Professor Robert Howard The successful candidate will serve a three-year term as President. You can read more about each candidate, along with their priorities and vision, on our website: rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/our-p… Over the coming weeks, candidates will be answering your questions through an online Q&A and at our online hustings. We’ll be selecting the first round of Q&A questions this Friday, so be sure to submit yours: rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/our-p…? Join us for the online hustings on Tuesday 17 March, 5:30–7:00pm, to hear directly from each candidate and learn how they respond to members’ and affiliates’ questions: rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confere…? If you can’t attend live, a recording will be available afterwards. The election result will be announced on 16 April.

Good news! There are still a few vacancies on the West Midlands Executive Committee for those interested in making a difference! The available roles and info for applying can be found at rcpsych.ac.uk/members/englan… Please submit applications before the 31 March 2026. Good luck!

Several weeks to go until the RCPsych Medical Education Conference 2026! Join colleagues working in medical education, to hear the latest innovations in delivering teaching to resident doctors and undergraduates. Register your place here: bit.ly/MedEd26 #PsychMedEd

Happy new year all! 🥳 Here's to kicking off 2026 with some exciting opportunities to join the West Midlands Executive Committee! The deadline for this recruitment window is the 31 January. For the full list of current vacancies, visit rcpsych.ac.uk/members/englan… today!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the West Midlands Division!

If you’re finding it difficult this holiday season, help is available. 💜 We will be out of the office until the new year, but you can still find a bunch of resources via our website: mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-… Happy holidays! #MentalHealthSupport #SupportAvailable

Happy December all!❄️ We have recently updated our West Midlands Executive Committee Vacancies. The deadline for applications is the 31st January 2026. If you or someone you know may be interested, please visit rcpsych.ac.uk/members/englan… today for further information!

Congratulations to Dr Asma Javed from @BlackCountryNHS @rcpsychWM for being awarded the Psychiatric IMG Champion of the year! 🎉

Congratulations to Professor Matthew Broome for being awarded the 2025 President's Medal!! @matthewrbroome @rcpsychwm @unibirmingham

Congratulations Dr Nudrat Rizvi! We're so lucky to have you as a member of the @rcpsychwm Executive Committee!🎉

Happy November everyone! Please take a moment to review our current Executive Committee vacancies - the deadline for this recruitment window is the 30 November 2025. If you or someone you know may be interested, please visit rcpsych.ac.uk/members/englan… for full information today!

Congratulations2 @subodhdave1 @DrLadeSmith, & prof Saran Singh from all us at #rcpsychdigsig @Nye_Ndebele @Asifmbachlani @DocRobWaller @ITDocPaul @AlkaSashin @AyeshaRahimCCIO

FUNDING ALERT! The new @SSA_Addiction schemes funded by @UK_Life_Science are going live soon. All information below!! Are you an addiction researcher? There are opportunities galore!! @rcpsychAddFac @NHS_APA @addictionprofs @NPS_issed addiction-ssa.org/news/new-f…

Join us on 2 December to discuss challenges in the treatment of adolescent depression and potential solutions with a focus on brief interventions. Bookings available via our event web page shorturl.at/LzOnx

During our new #ThriveinPsychiatry campaign we'll be discussing a wide range of issues which affect psychiatrists and their ability to provide the best care. In the first of a series of podcasts we discuss what it's like for psychiatrists who have carer responsibilities at home. Dr Raka Maitra speaks the the College's Presidential Lead for Retention, Dr Ananta Dave, about this important issue and what can be done. rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thrive…

Join us on 12 November for a special webinar on sleep which will discuss sleep physiology, new medications for insomnia, and pharmacological Management of Insomnia Book your place via our event web page shorturl.at/7d5vB

The colours of autumn 🍂🍁 #LoveKeele

Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating! 🪔 Our apprentice SLT Mollie is sharing how to sign it for this week’s #MakatonMondays #AAC #Makaton