Join our Environmental sustainability study day to explore how climate change is impacting patient health. Topics include: • The carbon footprint of healthcare • GreenED: radiology, pathology & methoxyflurane in paediatrics • Air pollution alerts 🔗 rcem.ac.uk/virtual-e...

The Scottish Government's latest data showed some of the worst waiting times for major Emergency Departments of any June on record. What was formerly dubbed a winter crisis has morphed into a year-round problem. rcem.ac.uk/press-releas...

"Summers now are as bad as winters used to be, when we were saying winters were dreadful" RCEM President Dr Ian Higginson speaking to Times Radio this morning about heatwaves and the now year-round crisis our Emergency Departments are enduring.

'This is a catastrophe now - we can't afford to wait around for people to talk and argue about how to fix it' Dr Ian Higginson, RCEM President, speaking on ITV's Good Morning Britain this morning. rcem.ac.uk/press-releas...

"It's felt like a never-ending winter" RCEM's Scotland Vice President Dr Fiona Hunter told the BBC this week how Emergency Departments have been struggling over summer.

Long waits in Welsh Emergency Departments in June were as bad, if not worse, than winter. That's according to the most recent A&E performance data, published by NHS Wales today. rcem.ac.uk/press-releas...

A&E waiting times in Wales soar as 'shameful' year-round crisis revealed  - RCEM

23/07/2026 - The Welsh Government must set out how it is going to tackle the overcrowding crisis in our Emergency Departments – as what was formerly a winter crisis has become a year-round problem.

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Age UK, today, published a new report on delayed discharge and the importance of tackling the issue. Our full response can be found in the link below. rcem.ac.uk/press-releas...

🏅 The people behind the Emergency Medicine Foundation Programme

🏅 Continuing on from our celebration of this year's College Medal recipients at last Friday's #RCEMDiploma, we're recognising two award recipients whose leadership, expertise and dedication have made a lasting impact on Emergency Medicine and the work of RCEM.

This is the place for emergency medicine. This video is a celebrates the people driving emergency medicine forward while looking ahead to our Annual Conference 2027, taking place in Manchester, 13 – 15 April. Register now and receive 20% off: rcem.ac.uk/annual-confe...

What an inspiring #RCEMDiploma day. This morning we recognised four individuals for their outstanding contributions to RCEM and the specialty of Emergency Medicine. 🎉 Congratulations to our College Medal recipients! 🎉 See thread:

Today, NHS England published a letter to leaders of NHS trusts, ICBs and others in the healthcare system, outlining Urgent and Emergency Care priorities ahead of winter. A full response from RCEM President Dr Ian Higginson can be found below. rcem.ac.uk/college-n...

🎓 Morning graduation is underway! It's wonderful to see everyone arriving with family, friends and fellow graduands to celebrate. From catching up and taking photos together to picking up RCEM merchandise, there's a real buzz. 📸 Tag RCEM and use #RCEMDiploma to celebrate together! ✨

This week is Diploma week! Whether you're graduating or not, we're offering everyone 10% off all online orders when they use the code "RCEM10-2026" www.rcemshop.co.uk/ Offer ends 17th July 2026

We are proud to announce that six more hospitals have been awarded accreditation as part of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine's GreenED programme. GreenED is an RCEM initiative to measure and reduce the environmental impact of Emergency Departments.

NHSE's latest figures show that, last month, almost one in 10 patients who arrived at a major ED waited 12 or more hours before being admitted, discharged or transferred. A failure to plan, and failure to act, is to blame - not events like the World Cup or hot weather. rcem.ac.uk/press-releas...

📢 From today, EM trainees can apply for OOPT & OOPR directly through risr/. No Word forms. No signatures. No email submissions. Just a simpler digital process with built-in approvals, document uploads and application tracking. Read: rcem.ac.uk/college-n... #EMTraining #RCEM #EmergencyMedicine

MP Dr Rosena Allin-Khan, an Emergency Medicine doctor and chair of the APPG on Emergency Care, outlined the need for better data on corridor care - and the toll it takes on patients and staff.

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Later this afternoon, MPs in the House of Commons will be debating the causes, impact and solutions to Corridor Care in hospitals. This practice, which sees patients treated in corridors, on chairs, in cupboards or even on the floor, is unacceptable, undignified and dangerous.

Abstract submissions for Annual Conference 2027 are open – submit yours today Why submit? ✅Share your work with peers across the UK and beyond ✅Enhance your CV and presentation skills ✅Win prizes, including a free place at Annual Conference 2028 ✅Get 20% off fees 🔗rcem.ac.uk/annual-co...

Later this afternoon, MPs in the House of Commons will be debating the causes, impact and solutions to Corridor Care in hospitals. This practice, which sees patients treated in corridors, on chairs, in cupboards or even on the floor, is unacceptable, undignified and dangerous.

Today is International Paramedics Day 2026. Thank you for the vital role you play in Emergency Medicine. If you want to share your story with us about your experience as a paramedic, comment below or tell us directly #ShareYourStory #IPD2026 forms.office.com/e/h...

More than one in 20 patients who attended a major Scottish A&Es in May had to wait more than 12 hours before admission, discharge or transfer. Emergency Care in Scotland is in a dire state, despite the fact we are in the warmer months of the year. More analysis below rcem.ac.uk/press-releas...

Our Immediate Past President, Dr Adrian Boyle, will be running EM Escape Room at our Careers Day. Register now for £35 and take part in a range of hands-on workshops including: 👉EM ultrasound 👉Paediatric emergencies 👉Major trauma skills Spaces are limited, register today: rcem.ac.uk/face-to-f...

Some of our wonderful staff and members joined London Pride over the weekend, marking the first time Emergency Medicine has been formally represented at the event in our College's history. #RCEMPride #PrideInEveryShift rcem.ac.uk/college-n...

📩 The latest RCEM member newsletter is now in your inbox! Read your member only newsletter to catch up on College news, events, opportunities to get involved, and resources for the Emergency Medicine community. Happy reading! #RCEM #EmergencyMedicine

In our last edition of our "What Pride Means to Me" series, we talked to Amy Stanton about why participating in this year’s march is important for the College as well as for the younger generation growing up online Read the full blog on our website: rcem.ac.uk/blog/what...

We can't wait 230 years for things to change. That's the message which Dr Fiona Hunter, RCEM Scotland Vice President, wants the recently re-elected Scottish Government to heed regarding Emergency Departments - in a piece written for @publicsectorfocus.bsky.social flickread.com/edition/html...

New events released! We’re excited to share our upcoming events: 📅Environmental Sustainability in the ED | 10 September | 5 CPD points 📅Chest Drain Insertion Course | 22 September | 7 CPD points 📅SECEM | 9 October | 6 CPD points Secure your place today: rcem.ac.uk/events-ca...

This morning, we are writing to all members of the Welsh Senedd demanding action on the silent killer that is exit block. Too many patients are coming to harm, or even dying, because of a lack of beds caused by hospitals struggling to discharge patients. This must change.

We are pleased to announce that Professor Simon Carley has been re-appointed as Dean of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine. Full announcement: rcem.ac.uk/college-n...