Royal College of Emergency Medicine
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RCEM is the membership body representing Emergency Department (A&E) clinicians and their patients, and working to #ResuscitateEmergencyCare
RCEM is the membership body representing Emergency Department (A&E) clinicians and their patients, and working to #ResuscitateEmergencyCare
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New analysis by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine reveals that there were 4,757 deaths associated with long ED waits before admission in England last summer (1 June to 30 September 2025).
Watch our President Dr Ian Higginson on @itvnews.bsky.social's Rebecca Barry: www.itv.com/news/2026-01...
Watch our President Dr Ian Higginson on @itvnews.bsky.social's Rebecca Barry: www.itv.com/news/2026-01...
Our new guidance on Extended Emergency Medicine Ambulatory Care (EEMAC) has now been published.
This follows the release of NHS England's own documents on the same topic.
This follows the release of NHS England's own documents on the same topic.
RCEM publishes new guidance on Extended Emergency Medicine Ambulatory Care (EEMAC) - RCEM
10/02/2026 - New guidelines on Extended Emergency Medicine Ambulatory Care (EEMAC) have been published by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Our new guidance on Extended Emergency Medicine Ambulatory Care (EEMAC) has now been published.
This follows the release of NHS England's own documents on the same topic.
This follows the release of NHS England's own documents on the same topic.
A publication which outlines key components of an Emergency Department will have some utility but is unlikely to have ‘meaningful impact’ on reducing overcrowding and the associated corridor care in departments.
Our response to NHS England's new 'Model ED' document:
Our response to NHS England's new 'Model ED' document:
NHSE’s Model ED offers a blueprint, but is unlikely to meaningfully reduce overcrowding: RCEM - RCEM
09/02/2026 - A publication which outlines key components of an Emergency Department will have some utility but is unlikely to have ‘meaningful impact’ on reducing overcrowding and the associated corri...
rcem.ac.uk
February 9, 2026 at 5:03 PM
A publication which outlines key components of an Emergency Department will have some utility but is unlikely to have ‘meaningful impact’ on reducing overcrowding and the associated corridor care in departments.
Our response to NHS England's new 'Model ED' document:
Our response to NHS England's new 'Model ED' document:
We have our calls for meaningful long-term action, after data released today by NHS England shows some of the worst weekly records seen so far this winter.
Our full response can be found below.
Our full response can be found below.
RCEM urges action as long hospital stays reach worst levels this winter - RCEM
05/02/2026 - The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) has reiterated its calls for meaningful long-term action as data released today by NHS England show some of the worst weekly records seen so...
rcem.ac.uk
February 5, 2026 at 4:46 PM
We have our calls for meaningful long-term action, after data released today by NHS England shows some of the worst weekly records seen so far this winter.
Our full response can be found below.
Our full response can be found below.
How do we have conversations about mental health in a stressful environment like the emergency department (ED)? Have conversations that aren't always easy.
Dr Siddiqua shares how to shift the focus to your team's wellbeing and tells us it's #TimeToTalk
rcem.ac.uk/blog/why-...
Dr Siddiqua shares how to shift the focus to your team's wellbeing and tells us it's #TimeToTalk
rcem.ac.uk/blog/why-...
February 5, 2026 at 4:40 PM
How do we have conversations about mental health in a stressful environment like the emergency department (ED)? Have conversations that aren't always easy.
Dr Siddiqua shares how to shift the focus to your team's wellbeing and tells us it's #TimeToTalk
rcem.ac.uk/blog/why-...
Dr Siddiqua shares how to shift the focus to your team's wellbeing and tells us it's #TimeToTalk
rcem.ac.uk/blog/why-...
Slight improvements to waits in Northern Ireland’s A&Es are encouraging, but things still bleak.
- 1 in 5 patients waited 12 or more hours to be discharged, admitted or transferred
- 584 people waited more than TWO DAYS for admission in December
Full analysis here: rcem.ac.uk/press-releas...
- 1 in 5 patients waited 12 or more hours to be discharged, admitted or transferred
- 584 people waited more than TWO DAYS for admission in December
Full analysis here: rcem.ac.uk/press-releas...
February 5, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Slight improvements to waits in Northern Ireland’s A&Es are encouraging, but things still bleak.
- 1 in 5 patients waited 12 or more hours to be discharged, admitted or transferred
- 584 people waited more than TWO DAYS for admission in December
Full analysis here: rcem.ac.uk/press-releas...
- 1 in 5 patients waited 12 or more hours to be discharged, admitted or transferred
- 584 people waited more than TWO DAYS for admission in December
Full analysis here: rcem.ac.uk/press-releas...
RCEM VP Dr Fiona Hunter talks today about the latest Scottish Emergency Department figures. Read our full release and find out more here:
rcem.ac.uk/press-releas...
rcem.ac.uk/press-releas...
RCEM welcomes slight improvement in Scottish Emergency Department performance figures, but warns against complacency - RCEM
3/2/2026 - RCEM has welcomed the uptick in performance figures for EDs in Scotland in for December 2025, but cautioned that there were still major improvements to be made.
www.rcem.ac.uk
February 3, 2026 at 4:49 PM
RCEM VP Dr Fiona Hunter talks today about the latest Scottish Emergency Department figures. Read our full release and find out more here:
rcem.ac.uk/press-releas...
rcem.ac.uk/press-releas...
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A blog about me (not by me!) and the fab RCEM learning disability, autism and complex needs study day. Bookings open now for the NEW version! New speakers, new sessions - this may be the best year yet!
rcem.ac.uk/blog/intervi...
rcem.ac.uk/blog/intervi...
Interview with Dr Elizabeth Herrieven: Insights on Caring for Patients with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Complex Needs in the ED - RCEM
Explore our exclusive interview with Dr Elizabeth Herrieven, the lead behind our popular study day: Caring for Patients with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Complex Needs in the ED. The full study ...
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February 1, 2026 at 8:37 PM
A blog about me (not by me!) and the fab RCEM learning disability, autism and complex needs study day. Bookings open now for the NEW version! New speakers, new sessions - this may be the best year yet!
rcem.ac.uk/blog/intervi...
rcem.ac.uk/blog/intervi...
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine is pleased to confirm the appointment of a new Chair for the South East of England Regional Board.
Full announcement below
Full announcement below
RCEM appoints new South East Regional Chair - RCEM
02/02/26 - The Royal College of Emergency Medicine is pleased to confirm the appointment of a new Chair for the South East of England Regional Board.
rcem.ac.uk
February 2, 2026 at 3:12 PM
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine is pleased to confirm the appointment of a new Chair for the South East of England Regional Board.
Full announcement below
Full announcement below
⏰ Last chance! Get 10% off our on‑demand study days — offer ends tonight at 23:59!
Make 2026 your year of learning and development with our growing collection of 20 on‑demand events, ready to watch anytime.
Use code LEARNING10 at checkout: rcem.ac.uk/on-demand...
Make 2026 your year of learning and development with our growing collection of 20 on‑demand events, ready to watch anytime.
Use code LEARNING10 at checkout: rcem.ac.uk/on-demand...
January 31, 2026 at 10:11 AM
⏰ Last chance! Get 10% off our on‑demand study days — offer ends tonight at 23:59!
Make 2026 your year of learning and development with our growing collection of 20 on‑demand events, ready to watch anytime.
Use code LEARNING10 at checkout: rcem.ac.uk/on-demand...
Make 2026 your year of learning and development with our growing collection of 20 on‑demand events, ready to watch anytime.
Use code LEARNING10 at checkout: rcem.ac.uk/on-demand...
New analysis by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine reveals that there were 4,757 deaths associated with long ED waits before admission in England last summer (1 June to 30 September 2025).
Watch our President Dr Ian Higginson on @itvnews.bsky.social's Rebecca Barry: www.itv.com/news/2026-01...
Watch our President Dr Ian Higginson on @itvnews.bsky.social's Rebecca Barry: www.itv.com/news/2026-01...
January 30, 2026 at 9:38 AM
New analysis by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine reveals that there were 4,757 deaths associated with long ED waits before admission in England last summer (1 June to 30 September 2025).
Watch our President Dr Ian Higginson on @itvnews.bsky.social's Rebecca Barry: www.itv.com/news/2026-01...
Watch our President Dr Ian Higginson on @itvnews.bsky.social's Rebecca Barry: www.itv.com/news/2026-01...
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As an ED doc, why should I do a study day on learning disability?
People with a learning disability
-are 2.16% UK pop
-have on ave 11 comorbidities
-die 20 yrs earlier
-attend EDs every day
Join us on May 19th & see how we can improve care & outcomes
@rcem.ac.uk
rcem.ac.uk/virtual-even...
People with a learning disability
-are 2.16% UK pop
-have on ave 11 comorbidities
-die 20 yrs earlier
-attend EDs every day
Join us on May 19th & see how we can improve care & outcomes
@rcem.ac.uk
rcem.ac.uk/virtual-even...
Caring for autistic patients and those with learning disabilities or complex needs in the ED - RCEM
An updated one-day online study day looking at the barriers to healthcare and resultant health inequalities faced by neurodivergent patients and those with a learning disability in the ED.
rcem.ac.uk
January 27, 2026 at 7:06 PM
As an ED doc, why should I do a study day on learning disability?
People with a learning disability
-are 2.16% UK pop
-have on ave 11 comorbidities
-die 20 yrs earlier
-attend EDs every day
Join us on May 19th & see how we can improve care & outcomes
@rcem.ac.uk
rcem.ac.uk/virtual-even...
People with a learning disability
-are 2.16% UK pop
-have on ave 11 comorbidities
-die 20 yrs earlier
-attend EDs every day
Join us on May 19th & see how we can improve care & outcomes
@rcem.ac.uk
rcem.ac.uk/virtual-even...
A predictable surge in norovirus is plunging Emergency Departments further into crisis because of a failure to prepare for winter.
Our full response to the latest NHS England statistics on seasonal pressures can be found here:
rcem.ac.uk/press-releas...
Our full response to the latest NHS England statistics on seasonal pressures can be found here:
rcem.ac.uk/press-releas...
January 29, 2026 at 4:14 PM
A predictable surge in norovirus is plunging Emergency Departments further into crisis because of a failure to prepare for winter.
Our full response to the latest NHS England statistics on seasonal pressures can be found here:
rcem.ac.uk/press-releas...
Our full response to the latest NHS England statistics on seasonal pressures can be found here:
rcem.ac.uk/press-releas...
With A&Es across the four nations bursting at the seems, Scottish Parliament member Willie Rennie asked Neil Gray what his government was doing to improve patient flow - which refers to the movement of patients through the hospital from arrival to discharge.
January 23, 2026 at 2:31 PM
With A&Es across the four nations bursting at the seems, Scottish Parliament member Willie Rennie asked Neil Gray what his government was doing to improve patient flow - which refers to the movement of patients through the hospital from arrival to discharge.
The issue of long waits, and the devastating impact it has on patients, in Northern Irish Emergency Department was raised at Stormont earlier this week.
MLA Alan Robinson delivered this speech during a debate on a motion to address this crucial issue
MLA Alan Robinson delivered this speech during a debate on a motion to address this crucial issue
January 23, 2026 at 11:31 AM
The issue of long waits, and the devastating impact it has on patients, in Northern Irish Emergency Department was raised at Stormont earlier this week.
MLA Alan Robinson delivered this speech during a debate on a motion to address this crucial issue
MLA Alan Robinson delivered this speech during a debate on a motion to address this crucial issue
A big day of advocacy on behalf of our members in Northern Ireland yesterday. Our Vice President, Michael Perry, and NI Board Member Sara-Jane McGurk met with Colin McGrath, a member of the Health Committee as well as Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to discuss challenges in urgent and emergency care.
January 23, 2026 at 10:17 AM
A big day of advocacy on behalf of our members in Northern Ireland yesterday. Our Vice President, Michael Perry, and NI Board Member Sara-Jane McGurk met with Colin McGrath, a member of the Health Committee as well as Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to discuss challenges in urgent and emergency care.
The sickest patients in A&Es across the country are facing the longest waits. This must change.
RCEM Vice President Dr James Gagg told BBC Sussex this morning why Emergency Departments are in a year-round crisis, and how it can be fixed.
RCEM Vice President Dr James Gagg told BBC Sussex this morning why Emergency Departments are in a year-round crisis, and how it can be fixed.
January 22, 2026 at 10:12 AM
The sickest patients in A&Es across the country are facing the longest waits. This must change.
RCEM Vice President Dr James Gagg told BBC Sussex this morning why Emergency Departments are in a year-round crisis, and how it can be fixed.
RCEM Vice President Dr James Gagg told BBC Sussex this morning why Emergency Departments are in a year-round crisis, and how it can be fixed.
📢 We’re inviting the EM community to share lived experiences, reflections, or insights as a blog or video for RCEM.
Your story matters and helps shape a more inclusive EM community.
📝 Read our blogs: rcem.ac.uk/rcem-blog/
📥 Submit your story: www.surveymonkey.com...
Your story matters and helps shape a more inclusive EM community.
📝 Read our blogs: rcem.ac.uk/rcem-blog/
📥 Submit your story: www.surveymonkey.com...
January 21, 2026 at 4:21 PM
📢 We’re inviting the EM community to share lived experiences, reflections, or insights as a blog or video for RCEM.
Your story matters and helps shape a more inclusive EM community.
📝 Read our blogs: rcem.ac.uk/rcem-blog/
📥 Submit your story: www.surveymonkey.com...
Your story matters and helps shape a more inclusive EM community.
📝 Read our blogs: rcem.ac.uk/rcem-blog/
📥 Submit your story: www.surveymonkey.com...
We are all so proud of you, thank you for carrying the EM flag in your Emergency Departments with such passion!
Our Vice President of Membership, Dr Salwa Malik, is at #RCEMDiploma today in Manchester, joining the celebrations and congratulating those marking this important milestone.
Our Vice President of Membership, Dr Salwa Malik, is at #RCEMDiploma today in Manchester, joining the celebrations and congratulating those marking this important milestone.
January 16, 2026 at 12:54 PM
We are all so proud of you, thank you for carrying the EM flag in your Emergency Departments with such passion!
Our Vice President of Membership, Dr Salwa Malik, is at #RCEMDiploma today in Manchester, joining the celebrations and congratulating those marking this important milestone.
Our Vice President of Membership, Dr Salwa Malik, is at #RCEMDiploma today in Manchester, joining the celebrations and congratulating those marking this important milestone.
🎓 It’s #RCEMDiploma Day!
Huge congratulations to everyone celebrating their FRCEM, MRCEM, or ACP credentialing.
Our President, Dr Ian 'Higgi' Higginson, sends his very best wishes as you begin the next chapter of your Emergency Medicine journey.
Huge congratulations to everyone celebrating their FRCEM, MRCEM, or ACP credentialing.
Our President, Dr Ian 'Higgi' Higginson, sends his very best wishes as you begin the next chapter of your Emergency Medicine journey.
January 16, 2026 at 11:41 AM
🎓 It’s #RCEMDiploma Day!
Huge congratulations to everyone celebrating their FRCEM, MRCEM, or ACP credentialing.
Our President, Dr Ian 'Higgi' Higginson, sends his very best wishes as you begin the next chapter of your Emergency Medicine journey.
Huge congratulations to everyone celebrating their FRCEM, MRCEM, or ACP credentialing.
Our President, Dr Ian 'Higgi' Higginson, sends his very best wishes as you begin the next chapter of your Emergency Medicine journey.
RCEM has seen the New Year in with style with two members featured in the King’s New Year Honours List for 2026 and one member was awarded a King’s Ambulance Medal
Congratulations to Professor Sir Tony Redmond (first RCEM member to receive a knighthood), Professor Alan Fletcher and Dr Alison Walker
Congratulations to Professor Sir Tony Redmond (first RCEM member to receive a knighthood), Professor Alan Fletcher and Dr Alison Walker
January 12, 2026 at 7:59 PM
RCEM has seen the New Year in with style with two members featured in the King’s New Year Honours List for 2026 and one member was awarded a King’s Ambulance Medal
Congratulations to Professor Sir Tony Redmond (first RCEM member to receive a knighthood), Professor Alan Fletcher and Dr Alison Walker
Congratulations to Professor Sir Tony Redmond (first RCEM member to receive a knighthood), Professor Alan Fletcher and Dr Alison Walker
Our educational supervisors away day is now open for registration!
This event will focus on providing updates, information and sharing best practice on all aspects of EM training, offering pragmatic and solution-based guidance to educational and clinical supervisors
🔗rcem.ac.uk/face-to-f...
This event will focus on providing updates, information and sharing best practice on all aspects of EM training, offering pragmatic and solution-based guidance to educational and clinical supervisors
🔗rcem.ac.uk/face-to-f...
January 12, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Our educational supervisors away day is now open for registration!
This event will focus on providing updates, information and sharing best practice on all aspects of EM training, offering pragmatic and solution-based guidance to educational and clinical supervisors
🔗rcem.ac.uk/face-to-f...
This event will focus on providing updates, information and sharing best practice on all aspects of EM training, offering pragmatic and solution-based guidance to educational and clinical supervisors
🔗rcem.ac.uk/face-to-f...
"And if you've got neighbours, check in on your elderly neighbours. Maybe offer to help 'em out the shopping, so that they're not having to make that trip, when it's potentially more risky."
Dr Jayne McLaren talks to @LBCNews about #StormGoretti and how to stay safe ⛈️
#Hospital #Pressures #NHS
Dr Jayne McLaren talks to @LBCNews about #StormGoretti and how to stay safe ⛈️
#Hospital #Pressures #NHS
January 9, 2026 at 11:16 AM
"And if you've got neighbours, check in on your elderly neighbours. Maybe offer to help 'em out the shopping, so that they're not having to make that trip, when it's potentially more risky."
Dr Jayne McLaren talks to @LBCNews about #StormGoretti and how to stay safe ⛈️
#Hospital #Pressures #NHS
Dr Jayne McLaren talks to @LBCNews about #StormGoretti and how to stay safe ⛈️
#Hospital #Pressures #NHS
Last chance to secure your early bird discount for #RCEMAC26!
Join us at the ICC Birmingham from 28–30 April 2026 and be part of shaping the future of Emergency Medicine.
Don’t miss out, register before 23:59 tonight to secure your discount: rcem.ac.uk/flagship-...
Join us at the ICC Birmingham from 28–30 April 2026 and be part of shaping the future of Emergency Medicine.
Don’t miss out, register before 23:59 tonight to secure your discount: rcem.ac.uk/flagship-...
January 9, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Last chance to secure your early bird discount for #RCEMAC26!
Join us at the ICC Birmingham from 28–30 April 2026 and be part of shaping the future of Emergency Medicine.
Don’t miss out, register before 23:59 tonight to secure your discount: rcem.ac.uk/flagship-...
Join us at the ICC Birmingham from 28–30 April 2026 and be part of shaping the future of Emergency Medicine.
Don’t miss out, register before 23:59 tonight to secure your discount: rcem.ac.uk/flagship-...
The ease in pressure on EDs over the festive period must be replicated throughout the year to get hospitals back on track.
That's our key message after NHSE's latest figures showed bed occupancy, delayed discharges and ambulance handovers have all degraded significantly.
Our full response here:
That's our key message after NHSE's latest figures showed bed occupancy, delayed discharges and ambulance handovers have all degraded significantly.
Our full response here:
Emergency Departments rammed as winter pressures skyrocket after Christmas dip - RCEM
08/01/2026 - The ease in pressure on Emergency Departments (EDs) over the festive period must be replicated throughout the year in order to get the hospital system back on track, says the Royal Colleg...
rcem.ac.uk
January 8, 2026 at 4:06 PM
The ease in pressure on EDs over the festive period must be replicated throughout the year to get hospitals back on track.
That's our key message after NHSE's latest figures showed bed occupancy, delayed discharges and ambulance handovers have all degraded significantly.
Our full response here:
That's our key message after NHSE's latest figures showed bed occupancy, delayed discharges and ambulance handovers have all degraded significantly.
Our full response here:
"We have a huge crisis in bed to the exit block within emergency departments across the uk, that we're also seeing in Scotland"
Dr Jayne McLaren talks to @LBCNews this morning about the exit block crisis across the UK and how we can start to combat it
Dr Jayne McLaren talks to @LBCNews this morning about the exit block crisis across the UK and how we can start to combat it
January 7, 2026 at 4:50 PM
"We have a huge crisis in bed to the exit block within emergency departments across the uk, that we're also seeing in Scotland"
Dr Jayne McLaren talks to @LBCNews this morning about the exit block crisis across the UK and how we can start to combat it
Dr Jayne McLaren talks to @LBCNews this morning about the exit block crisis across the UK and how we can start to combat it