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The College, supported by its Royal Patron, Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, advances education and research in Emergency Medicine. It sets training standards, administers examinations for Fellowship and Membership, and recommends trainees for CCT. Committed to high-quality patient care, the College sets and monitors emergency department standards and provides expert policy guidance on Emergency Medicine
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Position statement regarding treating patients in the back of ambulances
11/07/2025 Following lengthy discussions at different committees of the College, a position statement regarding treating patients in the back of ambulances has now been agreed

Abolishing NHSE ‘must not distract’ focus from providing quality patient care
Patient care must remain the priority as the government embarks on abolishing NHS England over the next two years.

RCEM responds to NHSE CEO’s resignation
Responding to the resignation of NHS England CEO Amanda Prichard, President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine Dr Adrian Boyle said: “Leading the NHS is a huge honour, but it can also be hugely challenging.

RCEM Response to NHS England’s Urgent and Emergency Care Plan 2025
The publication of NHS England’s Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) Plan 2025 has triggered discussion and reflection across the UK’s healthcare landscape.
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