The King’s Speech announces legislation to modernise the Mental Health Act. My thanks to the marvellous team of civil servants, service users, mental health and legal professionals and many more who worked so hard as part of our Independent Review. We are nearly there

I suspect this post would have meant more than most to him!

Very sad news. An outstanding scientist, generous, unselfish, wise and inspiring. A huge contribution to public life. All thoughts with Robin’s family, friends and colleagues all around the world. 💐 theguardian.com/science/2026…

Thanks Alastair spot on. Am in Kyiv. Having written about resilience for years, it is humbling to actually see it for real myself.

Professor Harold Ellis died yesterday aged 100. Fond memories of undergraduate anatomy at @Cambridge_Uni an inspiration and mentor to generations of doctors May he rest in peace

Other way round, says a psychiatrist

My old man handed me a copy of "Bomber" when I was a kid. Started a life long interest in bomber command and Deighton's writing. Think I've read most of his books over the years. RiP Len and thanks for the hours of immersion in your different worlds.

Me too. Is it still available?

Very sad to learn of the death of Len Deighton, who was one of the two greatest spy thriller writers of all time and in some regards was Le Carre’s superior. Anyone who has not read Deighton should try Funeral in Berlin, Bomber or SSGB. Most of all they should seek out Berlin Game, the start of an epic 10 book Cold War series focused on Bernard Samson. Deighton’s writing was sharp, satirical, gripping and often amusing. His office infighting in the intelligence services was delicious and his characters are beautifully drawn. The Samson cycle starts with a meticulously plotted run of five books (Berlin Game, Mexico Set, London Match, Spy Hook and Spy Line) which all stand alone but tell one big story from the jaded but dedicated perspective Bernard a brilliant field operative. Len’s genius idea was to use the sixth, Spy Sinker, to retell the whole cycle from the perspective of everyone else, exposing what Bernard didn’t know and misunderstood. There is then an origin story about Bernard’s dad during the war, Winter, and then a concluding trilogy of Faith, Hope and Charity, which is not as high quality but deals with the fallout from the events of books 1-5. It’s an epic achievement and the greatest long series in spy fiction, accepting that the Smiley series is the greatest short series. Do yourself a favour, give it a try

Awful that @dannythefink had to write this, essential that we read it

Two beautiful memoirs. I didn't know Lisa Wallace, but I wish I had. I definitely knew Dan Stein, and cannot believe he has gone. We were in communication only a few weeks ago. An extraordinary scholar, and a thoroughly lovely colleague.

We are delighted to announce that IoPPN scientists Prof Ann McNeill and Prof Kei Cho have received a CBE and MBE in the King’s New Years Honours 2026👏 🔗Read more: kcl.ac.uk/news/new-years-hon…

👨🏼‍⚖️ Fun and lively debate on the state of UK Medical Training at the @RoySocMed yesterday! ⚖️ Chaired by @WesselyS, we were treated to many insightful contributions from @DacreJane, @JujuliaGrace, Harry Cayton and Kristen Davies. Looking forward to the next RSM Great Debate!

It's 8 years since we finished the Independent Review of the Mental Heath Act, and now the new Bill has Royal Assent. Good things are worth waiting for. My thanks again to the large team of mental health professionals, service users, families, the dedication of the civil service team who made it happen, and the cross party support which ensured it would not become a political football. We didn't get everything we wanted, but it's a major step forward.

Wes Streeting: My new Mental Health Act will consign unfair and outdated treatment to history independent.co.uk/voices/men…

The Mental Health Act for England and Wales has received Royal Assent after years of hard work from professionals, policy makers, patients and carers. Read our full statement on the Act here: rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-featu…

News | Our former Deputy Registrar, Richard Taylor, has won a major settlement against Steve Coogan and Pathe Productions in landmark defamation case 👉 le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/r…

many thanks to the Scar Free Foundation for hosting such a lovely evening. You are funding some brilliant research, and it was also great to talk with so many of your ambassadors. Keep up the good work

My thoughts on the past quarter century, and next 25 years, for mental health services: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.… @dineshbhugra @MaudsleyNHS @KingsIoPPN

It truly is. The future of Psychiatry is in excellent hands. We just have to look after them better, so that they stay with us and enjoy the excellent life of a psychiatrist.