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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 5h

Our RCEM Vice President of Wales, Dr Rob Perry, attended the Plaid Cymru conference in Llandudno and met with six Plaid Cymru MS'. This is including the Cabinet Secretary for Health, two other health ministers, and members of the Health and Social Care Committee

Dr Rob Perry, outside the Plaid Cymru Party of Wales conference

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 04/10/2026

🏆 From AI and sustainability to patient safety, frailty and health inequalities, RCEM Annual Conference 2026's 21 top posters highlight the ideas helping shape Emergency Medicine. Explore all the winning and highly commended posters ⬇️ rcem.ac.uk/blog/the-...

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 03/10/2026

🏆 At RCEM Annual Conference 2026, Ryan McHenry received the Rod Little Prize for exploring whether people living in more deprived areas are more likely to be redirected away from Emergency Departments and then need to return for care. rcem.ac.uk/blog/how-...

How fair is emergency care?
Q&A with Ryan McHenry,
Rod Little Prize winner

What initially sparked your interest in this area of Emergency Medicine?
It probably started with my first job in Glasgow Royal Infirmary, working on a respiratory ward in a pocket of social deprivation that is amongst the worst in Europe and where it was so clear that the reason that almost all of the patients were there due to the social circumstances through which they had lived ... that led me to wondering about ways we could help, and a bigger programme of work surrounding health inequalities in emergency care.

How did it feel to hear your name announced for the Rod Little Prize?
After I got over the shock that it had been my name that had been read out, it was a lovely experience to receive the prize from HRH The Princess Royal. We had a nice chat about the work and its relevance to emergency medicine. But I was acutely aware that we were speaking, off mic, in front of a few thousand people, so it made the whole experience seem a little more surreal.

We know that the predominant cause of crowding in emergency care is exit block, but that’s been difficult for health systems to overcome, so instead they look towards other areas, maybe ‘quick wins’ of demand management. But these strategies are often implemented without much understanding of the populations that are reached, or about how they might serve vulnerable groups.
Why is it important for Emergency Medicine clinicians to think about health inequalities when looking at crowding and demand management?
Link in the bio

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 01/10/2026

Earlier this week, our president Ian Higginson met with the executive team, consultants, residents and nursing staff at Royal Liverpool Hospital ED It was great to hear our members specific concerns and to hold frank, open and constructive conversation about the challenges in Emergency Care

A group of NHS workers at Royal Liverpool Hospital smiling at the camera

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 01/10/2026

Today is the start of Black History Month UK, and at the Royal College of Emergency Medicine we are dedicated to honouring the people and communities who are foundational inside and outside of the ED.

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 30/09/2026

Dr Catherine Hayhurst, RCEM QECC co-chair, has introduced our latest publication of our Safe To Care toolkit for clinicians This toolkit looks at every stage of aggression within the emergency department, focusing on real life experiences while demonstrating tactics to manage violence within the ED

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 27/09/2026

🚨 Only 4 days left to save 20% on #RCEMAC27! Join 1,000+ EM professionals in Manchester. 🔹 Up to 17 CPD points 🔹 4 conference tracks 🔹 Hundreds of research presentations 🔹 98% would recommend to colleagues 📅 Secure our lowest rates now: rcem.ac.uk/annual-co...

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 27/09/2026

Ian Higginson will be attending this year's autumn Labour Conference 2026 and will be discussing and advocating for emergency medicine with Labour MPs, attendees etc. Keep an eye out for updates from our team and what was discussed.

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 25/09/2026

An estimated 554 people are dying every week in the UK in association with overcrowding in Emergency Departments. That's according to new research presented today (25 September) from the Trainee Emergency Research Network, which is supported by RCEM. More below. rcem.ac.uk/college-n...

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 23/09/2026

One week to go! Save 20% on #RCEMAC27 registration. Gain 17 CPD points and explore sessions on: 🔹Airway SIM 🔹 Toxicology 🔹 Beyond the Ordinary: Rare, Exotic and Unexpected Emergencies ... and much more Register now and secure our best savings before 30 September: rcem.ac.uk/annual-co...

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 22/09/2026

Salwa Malik represented the Royal College of Emergency Medicine at the Autumn Liberal Democrat conference 2026 to advocate for our members and fellows in emergency care. In this video she reflects on several topics that were discussed including corridor chair care, the workforce crisis at all tiers

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 21/09/2026

Salwa Malik is currently at the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference, advocating for our speciality and all who work in the Emergency Departments across the four nations. Keep an eye out for more updates throughout the day

A picture of vice president Salwa Malik, in business dressing smiling at the camera.

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 20/09/2026

Black History Month is a time to highlight Black voices and achievements while reflecting on the communities that shape our workforce. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine are inviting you to share your story.

Nominate your colleague and share your story for Black History Month UK

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 18/09/2026

What happens when a patient's unanswered questions become a research project? In the latest #EMMatters feature, Jessica Davis shares how her experience inspired research that was recognised as a top poster ⬇️ rcem.ac.uk/blog/from... Have your own EM story to tell? 📧 stories@rcem.ac.uk

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 17/09/2026

The latest figures from NHS Wales showed, in August 2026, around 1 in 6 A&E attendees waited more than half a day before being discharged, admitted or transferred. We call on the Welsh Government to expedite plans to reduce ED overcrowding. rcem.ac.uk/press-releas... rcem.ac.uk/press-releas...

Quote from Dr Rob Perry, Wales Vice President for the Royal College of Emergency Medicine: "With each day, week or month that goes by without concrete action, our patients are suffering."

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 16/09/2026

This is our call to action. NHS trusts and governments must take action to end violence and aggression against staff. rcem.ac.uk/press-rel...

Our call to action
Provide support to victims of violence and aggression
Prevent violence and abuse before it occurs
Ensure perpetrators face justice

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 12/09/2026

Within Emergency Medicine, Black communities have been integral to the formation of the NHS and the continued operations of it. As part of 2026’s Black History Month, RCEM have chosen to honour these communities, and you can get involved too by nominating a colleague.

We want your stories for Black History Month UK

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 11/09/2026

Join our QI fundamentals study day and build your quality improvement skills. Aligned with the RCEM QI Programme, this interactive event covers mental health, care of older people, time-critical medications, and adolescent mental health. Register today: rcem.ac.uk/virtual-e...

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 10/09/2026

RCEM surveyed over 2,000 ED staff, with 96% of respondents saying they experienced violence or aggression in their ED from patients or members of the public. Ian Higginson went on BBC Breakfast (07/09) to discuss how violence impacts emergency medicine staff rcem.ac.uk/press-rel...

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 09/09/2026

Today, Dr Ian Higginson, President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, responded to the publication of the National Audit Office (NAO) report ‘Managing the flow of patients through hospital from A&E’. “The system is in a state of permacrisis" rcem.ac.uk/college-n...

“The system is in a state of permacrisis”
RCEM responds to NAO report on managing the flow of patients through hospitals

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 08/09/2026

“we're placing our emergency departments under enormous an increasing level of risk” Former president of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine Adrian Boyle was on BBC Breakfast this morning to discuss the rise in A&E related negligence claims in 2025-6

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 08/09/2026

Our sell-out Nerve blocks event is taking place at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital today! It’s great to see so many clinicians getting hands-on and growing their confidence in ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, with tips on sonographic anatomy, safe needling techniques, and ED-focused skills.

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 07/09/2026

Too many A&E staff have the same story. Three quarters of A&E staff have witnessed violence and aggression at work at least once a week Today (7 September) is the launch of our campaign ‘Safe to Care’, to highlight and centre the high levels of violence and aggression healthcare staff face

Safe to Care
Three quarters of A&E staff witness violence and aggression at work at least once a week

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 04/09/2026

"in Scotland, for every 72 patients that wait for 12 hours within the Emergency Department waiting to come into hospital; one of them is going to die" Jayne McLaren, RCEM's Vice Chair of Scotland was recently on BBC News (Scotland) to discuss the current state of Scottish hospitals.

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 03/09/2026

WE'RE HIRING The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) is seeking an experienced, strategic, and influential Media & Communications Manager. Please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@rcem.ac.uk. Closing date: 11 September 2026

We’re hiring
Media & Communications Manager
35 hours, London Bridge
Full time
Deadline: 11 September 2026

As the Media & Communications Manager, you will
lead the delivery of the College’s media strategy
working closely with the Head of Communications to shape its direction
act as a trusted advisor to directors, College Officers, senior leaders, and subject matter experts
To excel in this role, you will bring senior‑level experience in media relations, strategic communications, or press office leadership – ideally within a healthcare, membership, or policy‑focused organisation (although not essential)

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 02/09/2026

In July, more than 5,000 A&E patients in Scotland waited over half a day before being admitted, discharged or transferred. The Scottish Government must urgently tackle exit block and ED overcrowding in our hospitals.

Scotland data, July 2026
Data rising from April 2011 - 2026 showing 8 to 12 hour waits
Show 15,000 patients in Scotland had 8 hour hospital waits
Over 6,000 patients in Scotland had 12 hour hospital waits

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 30/08/2026

Three Emergency Departments in Ireland have earned accreditation through RCEM's GreenED programme. We support EDs all over the world to decarbonise, save energy, money and, ultimately, improve patient care. Find out more: greened.rcem.ac.uk/

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 28/08/2026

Today we celebrate seven Emergency Departments in Wales which have earned accreditation through RCEM's GreenED programme. GreenED supports EDs all over the world – including here in the UK – to decarbonise, save energy and, ultimately, save money. Find out more: greened.rcem.ac.uk/

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 27/08/2026

The Autumn ACP Credentialing window will close 30th August for new applications and full resubmissions You can find the online registration form with information on how to apply on the RCEM website: rcem.ac.uk/acp-curri... Best of luck to all the ACPs submitting this month!

Autumn ACP Credentialling for new applications and full resubmissions
Closing Date:
30th August 2026

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 20/08/2026

Tens of thousands of Emergency Department patients in Wales last month endured a long wait - with around one in six waiting a staggering 12 or more hours. We call for immediate action to tackle this crisis, including measures to ease the problems discharging patients. rcem.ac.uk/press-rel...

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 18/08/2026

The Autumn ACP Credentialing window is now open and will close 30th August for new applications and full resubmissions You can find the online registration form with information on how to apply on the RCEM website: rcem.ac.uk/acp-curri... Best of luck to all the ACPs submitting this month!

Autumn ACP Credentialling for newapplications and full resubmissions

Opening dates: 17th August 2026
Closing Date: 30th August 2026
Good luck to all ACPs submitting this month

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 15/08/2026

Explore your future in Emergency Medicine at the ACCS Careers Day! For just £35, get expert guidance on ACCS specialty training, insights into careers across EM, Acute Medicine, Anaesthetics & ICM, plus a Q&A with clinicians. Find out more: rcem.ac.uk/face-to-f...

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 14/08/2026

The latest official A&E performance figures show last month was the worst July on record for 12-hour waits, with ~150,000 patients waiting over 12 hours in major EDs. We need urgent action on overcrowding and fear EDs are reaching breaking point before winter even starts. rcem.ac.uk/press-rel...

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 12/08/2026

At major Northern Ireland EDs between April and June 2026, more than one in five patients waited more than 12 hours before being discharged, admitted or transferred. RCEM calls on the NI Executive Executive to take immediate action to overcrowding and delayed discharges. rcem.ac.uk/press-rel...

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 12/08/2026

The Autumn ACP Credentialing window will be open from 17th - 30th August for new applications and full resubmissions. You can find the online registration form, together with information on how to apply on the RCEM website: rcem.ac.uk/acp-curri... Best of luck to all the ACPs submitting this month!

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 11/08/2026

Dr Shakeel Siddiqui, Co-chair of the Portfolio pathway committee, invites you to join our applicants training day on 2 October. Whether you're just starting your journey or preparing your application, this is day will help you to gain expert advice and practical tips: rcem.ac.uk/face-to-f...

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 10/08/2026

We’re looking for an editor in chief for EMJ Advances (our new journal) We’re looking for experienced applicants with expert skills in decision making and leadership Your CV and covering letter articulating your vision for the journal should be sent to Lindsey Fountain, lfountain@bmj.com @bmj.com

Editor in chief for our new journal, EMJ Advances!
EMJ Advances will be a high impact journal publishing novel research, reviews and opinion pieces covering out-of-hospital and hospital emergency medicine and urgent critical care

We’re looking for experienced applicants with extensive skills in emergency medical research, decision making, and strong leadership
Submit your CV and cover letter to Lindsey Fountain
(lfountain@bmj.com)
Deadline: 31st August 2026

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 06/08/2026

Describe #EmergencyMedicine in a few words: "rewarding, unpredictable, challenging but exciting" This is how Dr Salwa Malik, RCEM’s Vice President of Membership expressed her loved for the profession #leadership #EMmatters #EmergencyMedicine #Medicine #NHS

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 04/08/2026

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...

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 04/08/2026

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...

Quote from Dr Fiona Hunter: "The pressure facing Scottish Emergency departments this summer is unsustainable"

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 03/08/2026

"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.

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 30/07/2026

'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...

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 23/07/2026

"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.

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 23/07/2026

Today's A&E data showed: - One in six (17%, or 11,813) patients attending a major ED in Wales waited more than 12 hours to be discharged, admitted or transferred, the worst June on record - Less than half (49%) of patients waited less than four hours, the worst month since records began

Graph depicting waits of eight or 12 or more hours in Welsh Emergency Departments.

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 22/07/2026

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...

Quote from Dr Ian Higginson: "Delayed discharge should be treated like the life and death matter it is"

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 20/07/2026

Dr Dhakshinamoorthy Vijayasankar, Dr Sundararaj Manou, Dr Ayaz Abassi and Dr Gill Park were among the original members of the EMFP working group, formerly the International Education Sub-Committee.

Dr Dhakshinamoorthy Vijayasankar receiving his College Medal from RCEM President Ian Higginson at this year's RCEM Diploma.

Dr Sundararaj Manou (left) and Dr Ayaz Abassi (right), proudly wearing College Medals they were presented with at this year's RCEM Diploma.

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 20/07/2026

Dr Rebecca Yates (pictured with RCEM President Ian Higginson), awarded a College Medal in recognition of her outstanding contribution to RCEM examinations through her role as the EMTA representative on the Training Standards Committee from 2020 to 2025.

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 20/07/2026

Professor Ellen Weber (pictured with Immediate Past President Adrian Boyle), recipient of the Dr Clifford Mann President's Medal, recognising her outstanding contribution to Emergency Medicine and her support of the specialty internationally.

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 20/07/2026

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...

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 17/07/2026

Dr Ayaz Abassi: Awarded a College Medal for his significant contribution to the development of emergency medicine overseas through his work on the Global EM Committee from 2022-2025.

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