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The Royal College of Emergency Medicine's official Bluesky account.

RCEM is the membership body representing Emergency Department (A&E) clinicians and their patients, and working to #ResuscitateEmergencyCare
With VRU and @HomeOffice funding, Manchester launched the Hospital Navigator Programme, placing @Oasis_UK youth workers in trauma centres. Clinicians can now refer young patients for vital support and intervention. @GM_VRU @rmjenner

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November 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Corridor care has become a defining feature of the crisis in EM.

The report on corridor care by the APPG on Emergency Care, complied by RCEM, reveals the scale of the issue, through a snapshot survey of Clinical Leads.

Read here: rcem.ac.uk/press-rel...

@appgemergencycare.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Read Dr Rosena Allin-Khan's response to the corridor care report, published by the APPG on Emergency Care.

Compiled by RCEM, it reveals what patients are experiencing when they seek care and what needs to be done to address this crisis.

Read here: rcem.ac.uk/press-releas...

@drrosena.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Our President, Dr Ian Higginson, responds to the findings of the corridor care report published by the APPG on Emergency Care, complied by RCEM.

Read his full response here: rcem.ac.uk/press-releas...
November 10, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The first report of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Emergency Care has revealed the scale of corridor care in England, and the harrowing impact it has on patients.

The report, built on research compiled by RCEM through data, surveys and patient testimony, is here: rcem.ac.uk/press-rel...
November 10, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Honouring our heroes on Remembrance Sunday.

Today, we pause for those who have served and sacrificed for our safety and well-being.
November 9, 2025 at 11:34 AM
🚨Calling all EM clinicians🚨

Join our study day focused on sharing and exploring education in the ED. In today’s challenging EM environment, we’ll highlight best practices to support educators and improve learning across all levels.

Don't miss out: rcem.ac.uk/virtual-e...
November 8, 2025 at 10:32 AM
🎥 One of our event leads for the Adolescents in the ED study day, @DrDaveJames, shares highlights, including key takeaways he'll bring back to improve adolescent care in his ED.

Missed it? Available on-demand for 9 months: rcem.ac.uk/on-demand...
November 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
🎬This is the place for Emergency Medicine🎬

Real voices. Real ED teams.

Watch our new video celebrating EM and the upcoming #RCEMAC26 at ICC Birmingham, 27–30 April.

Watch and share it with your network: youtu.be/qEvb_DgCLZE
November 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🚨 Last chance to register! 🚨
Registration for the face-to-face twitter.com/EMSAS_RCEM Conference closes at midday today!

Earn 10 CPD points and enjoy sessions on:
• Trauma
• Paediatric EM
• Case-based presentations
...and much more!

🔗 Don’t miss out: rcem.ac.uk/face-to-f...
November 5, 2025 at 10:38 AM
As Black History Month comes to a close, we are proud to share our latest #blog written by Dr. Phaedra Rampersad and Dr. Takura Razemba

This entry asks us to look our own history, the history of others and how we can integrate our skills to stay resilient
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November 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
“We’re working to help ensure that [#ISTV] training is embedded in routine induction. It only takes 15 minutes to deliver!

“We know that there are some people who take pride in collecting good data.”

Read more from London’s Violence Reduction Data Manager @‌UKHomeOffice @nhsbartshealth @‌LDN_VRU
October 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Collecting data in challenging environments can be tough, especially dealing with communities hesitant to share personal information. Ensuring clear, accessible, and shareable data recording is key. Learn more about the importance of information sharing from @martinpgriff rcem.ac.uk/informati...
October 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Are you up to date with your jabs ahead of winter?

Here’s our President Dr Ian Higginson with the latest immunisation guidance for EM clinicians from NHS England 👇
October 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
🚨 Last chance to share your work! Abstract submissions for #RCEMAC26 close tomorrow at midday!

Dr Anju Menon, encourages you to submit — "Let the great work you do not just be limited to the walls of your department... so we can all share and all learn"

🔗 Submit now: rcem.ac.uk/flagship/...
October 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
It was an honour to welcome our Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal @royalfamily.bsky.social to RCEM's Senior Fellows Lunch in London last week.

Thank you to everyone who joined us - we hope you had a fantastic time reconnecting with old friends and colleagues!

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October 22, 2025 at 10:41 AM
RCEM President Higgi wishes our Hindu and Sikh colleagues 🪔 happy Diwali & 🛕 Bandi Chhor Divas!

We hope you have great festivals and your Emergency Department teams come together for the celebrations 💜
October 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Our next #blog in our #BHMuk2025 series, we reflect on the origins of the NHS and how the Windrush generation were imperative to the creation of the medical service. Plus we look at how we can work at making the future better for our Black colleagues.

Read it here: rcem.ac.uk/blog/bhm-...
October 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🪔 Happy Diwali from RCEM! 🪔

The Festival of Lights is a time of reflection, renewal, and hope - the power of light over darkness and the importance of community, compassion, and inclusion.

Read about Diwali & the ED in an RCEM blog: rcem.ac.uk/blog/diwa...
October 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🎤 Present at #EMTA26! @EMTAcommittee

Submit your abstract aligned with RCEM 2024 SLOs for a chance to give an 8-min talk or present a poster at EMTA’s national conference.

📅 Deadline: 12 November

🏆 Prizes for best oral & poster!

Details: rcem.ac.uk/face-to-f...
October 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Stephen tells us how to stay resilient in the medical field...

"I just felt like sharing stories like mine is important because it helps highlight that excellence exists in all backgrounds — sometimes it just needs the right environment to shine"

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October 17, 2025 at 12:19 PM
We've published the first out of our three #BHM blogs. This year's theme is "Standing Firm in Power and Pride"

Our first blog is written by Stephen Ojo, who tells us sometimes you just need to find the best environment to shine.

Read our first #blog here: rcem.ac.uk/blog/blac...
October 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
📅 Join us this November for the @EMSAS_RCEM Conference 2025!

Attend both days and earn 10 CPD points while enjoying insightful sessions on:

- Trauma
- Paediatric Emergency Medicine
- College Updates

🎟️ Register now: rcem.ac.uk/face-to-f...
October 12, 2025 at 6:13 PM
What does leadership in the ED really mean and why does it matter?

Join this virtual event to explore practical strategies, real-world examples, and how to lead with impact.

📅9 December
🏆5 CPD points
💻Virtual
🔗rcem.ac.uk/virtual-e...
October 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Everyone deserves access to mental health support.

We’ve gathered resources on how EM departments can improve access—for patients and for the workforce.

Start here 👉 rcem.ac.uk/blog/worl...
October 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM