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Monthly Archives: February 2024

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29 Feb
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Posted by Ian Rice

A working day in the life of a Consultant Paediatrician in an eating disorder service.

Dr Jay Venketramen is a locum Consultant Paediatrician and works in CAREDS Cork Kerry. Jay trained and worked in South Africa before moving to Ireland....
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28 Feb
Blog
Posted by Ian Rice

Eating Disorders in the Student Population – A GP’s Perspective

When a person becomes concerned about their eating behaviour, the GP is usually the first health professional that they will contact for assistance. Dr Aoife...
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NCHD Conference
28 Feb
Blog
Posted by Ian Rice

NCHD Conference 2024 Opening Address

The College President, Dr Lorcan Martin gave the opening address to a group of Non Consultant Doctors (NCHDs) at the 15th annual NCHD conference on...
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27 Feb
Blog
Posted by Ian Rice

Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2024 – An Update from Bodywhys

Bodywhys is the national voluntary organisation in Ireland supporting people affected by eating disorders and their carers. For #EDAW2024 they have selected the theme: Eating Disorder...
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26 Feb
Blog
Posted by Ian Rice

Welcome to the EDSIG Newsletter 2024

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2024 Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2024 takes place from Monday, 26th February to Sunday, 3rd March inclusive. The College of Psychiatrists of...
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23 Feb
Press Statements
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CPsychI President: Prolonged funding shortfall is ‘detrimental’ for Irish patients

The President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has said that the Government’s perennial inability to sufficiently fund psychiatric doctors in training has been...
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23 Feb
Blog, Conferences, Events, External Affairs & Policy, Media, Mental Health Legislation, Postgraduate Training, Press Statements
Posted by Ian Rice

Press Statement: College President: Prolonged funding shortfall is ‘detrimental for Irish patients

Funding for doctors in training under 70% of what is needed to meet demand The College of Psychiatrists’ annual NCHD Conference takes place in Dublin...
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21 Feb
Blog, External Affairs & Policy, Press Statements
Posted by Ian Rice

Second College statement on violence in the Middle East

The College is appalled and distressed at the accelerating violence in the Middle East, the increasing loss of human lives and the intensification of horrific...
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21 Feb
Press Statements
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Second College statement on violence in the Middle East

The College is appalled and distressed at the accelerating, unfathomable conflict and violence in the Middle East, the increasing loss of human lives and the...
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12 Feb
Press Statements
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College meeting with Minister of State for Mental Health, Mary Butler, TD

President, Dr Lorcan Martin and Manager of Communications, External Affairs & Policy, Andrea Ryder, met with Minister of State for Mental Health, Mary Butler, in...
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