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Royal College of Psychiatrists

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Professional organisation of psychiatrists in the United Kingdom

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the main professional organisation of psychiatrists in the United Kingdom, and is responsible for representing psychiatrists, for psychiatric research and for providing public information about mental health problems. The college provides advice to those responsible for training and certifying psychiatrists in the UK. In addition to publishing many books and producing several journals, the college produces, for the public, information about mental health problems.2 It is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1841Founded1
  • HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom1
  • Websitewww.rcpsych.ac.uk
  • Legal formSCHOOL3
  • LEI549300PYGH2FF5DRJT353
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered address21 PRESCOT STREET, E1 8BB London, United Kingdom3
  • Registered withCharity Commission for England and Wales, 2286363

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Royal College of Psychiatrists at 21 Prescot Street, London
Photo: Vorpatril, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons6

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the main professional organisation of psychiatrists in the United Kingdom, and is responsible for representing psychiatrists, for psychiatric research and for providing public information about mental health problems. The college provides advice to those responsible for training and certifying psychiatrists in the UK.2

The story

The college has existed in various forms since 1841, having started as the Association of Medical Officers of Asylums and Hospitals for the Insane. In 1865 it became the Medico-Psychological Association. In 1926, the association received its royal charter, becoming the Royal Medico-Psychological Association. In 1971, a supplemental charter gave the association the name of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Eleanora Fleury became the first female member of the Medico Psychological Association in 1894, when she was elected by 23 votes to 7. She remained a member until 1924. This made her the first woman psychiatrist in Ireland or Great Britain.

From Wikipedia’s article on Royal College of Psychiatrists, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.5

Timeline

  1. 1841Founded Founded1

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