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Royal College of Emergency Medicine responds to Healthcare Improvement Scotland Review
Responding to Healthcare Improvement Scotland’s NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Review published today (27 March 2025), Dr Adrian Boyle, President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine
RCEM responds to the government’s Spring Statement
Responding to the government’s Spring Statement announced today (26 March 2025) President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, Dr Adrian Boyle said: “Heavily trailed
Corridor Care ‘endemic’ in Welsh A&Es as RCEM research reveals shocking reality
Every Emergency Department in Wales is caring for people in corridors new data from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) has revealed.
RCEM warns ‘winter’ isn’t over as ED pressures show no sign of thawing
That’s the assessment of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine as new data published by NHS England reveals the number of norovirus cases remain high and hospitals are close to full.
RCEM Blog: ADHD and the Emergency Physician
Paul Robinson, post CCT clinician and Co-Lead for Neurodiversity on the College Equity Committee, shares his personal journey with ADHD for Neurodiversity Celebration Week.
Government’s ambition to reduce violence against frontline NHS staff welcome: RCEM
Responding to the Health Secretary’s speech at the Unison annual health conference in Liverpool this week (9 April 205) President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine
RCEM Blog: Consultant Dr Sarah Edwards on EMpowerment
Dr Sarah Edwards, Consultant in Emergency and Paediatric Emergency Medicine (EM/PEM) for Royal Derby Hospital, the Emergency Medical Journal’s Associate Senior Editor and RCEMLearning‘s Chair, writes about female EMpowerment in an International Women’s Day RCEM blog.
‘Winter’ keeps wreaking havoc on strained Emergency Departments
Norovirus cases are still heaping pressure on our health system and leaving Emergency Clinicians struggling to admit patients due to lack of ward space.
‘We need more than apologies, we need action’: RCEM calls on Scottish government to address long, dangerous A&E waits
As Scotland’s hospitals experienced the second worst January on record for A&E performance, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine has told the government ‘we need more than apologies, we need action’.
RCEM partners with Surpass to deliver theory exams from 2026
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine is pleased to announce a new partnership with Surpass Assessment, a leader in computer-based testing, to deliver its suite of theory examinations from 2026.
Dr JP Loughrey steps down as Vice President Scotland
After two years of advocacy to improve Urgent and Emergency Care, Dr John-Paul (JP) Loughrey has stepped down from the role of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine’s Vice President for Scotland.
New guidance about Tiers working
New guidance about Tiers of working have been issued by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.
Emergency Departments’ ‘perpetual’ winter virus season goes on
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine has described the continuing seasonal pressure being experienced in England’s A&Es as like a ‘perpetual’ winter as the latest data reveals no let-up in demand.
‘This cannot become the accepted norm; it is shameful, and it’s putting lives at risk’
Today, 26 February 2025, the Royal College of Physicians has published the result of a snap survey of its members focusing on the prevalence of so called ‘corridor care’.
‘Worst’ A&E data on record must galvanise NI government to act – RCEM
Northern Ireland’s Emergency Departments are under massive strain as new data revealed 2024 saw the country’s worst year, quarter and month ever recorded for A&E performance.
RCEM programme to advance Emergency Medicine in Ghana extended
The College, in partnership the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons (GCPS) secured a £50,000 grant through the Global Health Workforce Programme, meaning the year-long programme can continue for a further six months.
