Board and Committees Structure

The Trustee Board

As of 04 October 2022, the board comprises the following members:

President: Dr Adrian Boyle
Dean: Professor Simon Carley
Treasurer: James Gagg (from 25 January 2024)
Vice-President (Membership): Salwa Malik
Chair of Lay Group: Derek Prentice (from 25 January 2024)
Council Trustees: Maya Naravi & Immad Qureshi (from 10 April 2024)
Member Trustees: Steve Jones, Fiona Burton (from 9 February 2024)
Lay Trustees: Ian Ailes, Mary Hockaday, Palvi Shah.

Council

Remit of the Council

Objectives

1. To be the governing body of the Royal College
2. To approve applications for membership of the Royal College
3. To make decisions on behalf of the Royal College on matters relating to Royal College business
4. To oversee all work of the Committees of the Royal College and delegate work as necessary in the fulfilment of the Charitable objects
5. Delegate relevant powers to Committees and individuals as described in the Ordinances (Article 6.3 of the Ordinances)
6. Create Byelaws and Regulations for the business of the Royal College.

Quorum

The quorum for Council shall be the President (or nominated Deputy) plus three other officers and 8 elected or appointed members of Council.

Membership

The composition of the Council is described in the Ordinances. The Term of Office for Council Members is 3 years.

Responsibilities

1. Direct and monitor the work of the Committees and of the Royal College
2. Receive reports from committees of the Royal College and the President and Chief Executive
3. Determine policy and strategy for the Royal College
4. Respond to external developments and influences and provide Royal College position papers and advice for members
5. Ensure timely communication with members on developments within the Royal College
6. By resolution amend the Byelaws and Regulations for the Royal College within the power of the Charter and Ordinances
7. Ensure elections for Officers and Council Members and approve appointments
8. Approve nominations for membership and approve the removal of membership rights where appropriate
9. Monitor the financial status, investment strategy and risk management of Royal College, including receiving reports from the Chair of the Corporate Governance Committee and Treasurer as and when required
10. Make recommendations on the level of subscriptions for members

Meetings

As defined in the Ordinances:
a) Meetings are held at least 4 times a year.
b) The quorum is 12 voting members of Council of which at least 3 shall be Officers.

Executive Committee

Remit of the Executive Committee

Objectives

1. To co-ordinate the work of the Royal College and to develop policy and strategy for discussion and approval by Council
2. To act in accordance with the policy, strategy and budget agreed by Council to ensure that Council decisions are enacted, including:
3. To consider and agree financial business cases for amendments in the budget;
4. To arrange for responses to communications from the membership, enable swift reaction to events, communications and consultations from other agencies;
5. To support the Chief Executive and staff with the operations of the College.
6. To provide the Council with relevant information to support strategic decision making

The quorum for the Executive Committee must have the minimum attending:

• President or President Elect or Past President
• One of the Vice Presidents
• At least 3 other Committee members, one of whom should be a Committee Chair.

Membership

Membership of this Committee comprises:

• President – Chair
• President Elect (or Immediate Past President)
• Vice President – Membership
• Dean
• Treasurer
• Vice Presidents (2)
• Vice President – Wales
• Vice President – Scotland
• Vice President – Northern Ireland
• Vice President – Policy
• Chair of Research Committee
• Chair of Quality in Emergency Care Committee
• Chief Executive
• Directors of Corporate Services, Education, and Engagement & External Affairs
• Any additional co-opted member as authorised by Council

The President shall be the Chair or, in his/her absence, the President Elect (or Immediate Past President) is to chair the meeting.

Ex-officio members will be invited to relevant meetings, but they will not have any voting rights.

Powers delegated by Council

• To action powers delegated by Council
• Assist the Chief Executive with the co-ordination and implementation of the work of the Royal College to implement Council decisions and policies
• Develop policy and strategy for discussion and approval by Council
• Ensure that Council policy, strategy and decisions are implemented
• Ensure swift response to communications from the membership
• Enable effective responses to events, communications and consultations from other agencies
• Deal with media enquiries (through nominated members of the Executive)
• Act on advice from the Corporate Governance committee in matters of governance
• To make spending decisions within with the budgets approved by Council, having consideration for the recommendations of the Treasurer and any advice from the Corporate Governance Committee.
• Receive regular reports from the Treasurer, make decisions on virement requests and business cases for additional spend up to £50,000 per item, subject to any agreement or commitment being advised to the next Council meeting
• Receive regular reports on Royal College activities
• Provide advice to Committee Chairs and Officers
• Organise elections
• Provide information to the Council for strategic decisions to be taken

Meetings

Meetings are held between 6 and 10 times per year.  Where possible they will be arranged to coincide with other Royal College committee meetings, such as those of other major committees, and if members are unable to attend, they should be encouraged to join the meeting by teleconferencing.

Corporate Governance Committee

Objectives

The objective of the Corporate Governance Committee is to develop, monitor and advise on corporate governance of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and to ensure compliance with Charity Law and the recommendations of the Charity Commission.

Membership

Chair is appointed by Council from amongst the membership of the Lay Group and who must not be a paid employee or Officer of the College. In his/her absence the Registrar shall be Chair. Other members are as follows:

• Registrar
• Treasurer
• President
• President Elect
• Immediate Past President
• Vice Presidents x 2
• Dean
• Ordinary Fellow(s) (maximum of two)
• Chief Executive (ex officio)
• Deputy Chief Executive (ex officio)
• Head of Finance and IT (ex officio)
• Member of the Lay Advisory Group

Responsibilities and delegated powers

Council delegates the following powers to the Committee:

Finance

• Monitor income/expenditure
• Make recommendations on fees and subscriptions
• Make recommendations to the membership on investments (with appropriate professional advice)
• Review and assess business plans for current activities and future developments
• Ensure proper auditing of accounts
• Monitor and manage financial risk
• Take responsibility for decisions made regarding the building, lease, facilities management and insurance.

Human Resources

• Advise the Chief Executive and Registrar on task analysis, job descriptions, person specifications, grading (with appropriate advice)
• Ensure compliance with employment law
• Ensure compliance with race, equal opportunity, disability and age discrimination legislation
• Develop and update employment policies on sickness, grievance and disciplinary matters
• Receive reports and recommendations from the Remuneration Sub-Committee
• Agree the terms and conditions of employment and receive reports from the Remuneration Sub-Committee
• Assist the Chief Executive and Registrar in employment matters.

Governance

• To maintain the risk register of the Royal College and advise the Council on matters relating to corporate risk
• To review the Register of Interests and make recommendations to Council as appropriate for good governance
• To undertake to investigate any incidents relating to the administration of the Royal College
• To ensure appropriate corporate liabilities are identified
• To provide advice and senior input into matter relating to the administration and office activities

Meetings

Meetings are held at least three times a year. Where possible they should be arranged to coincide with other committee meetings, such as those of other major committees, and if members are unable to attend they should be encouraged to join the meeting by teleconferencing.

The Corporate Governance Committee reports to the Council. The Chair of the meeting shall make appropriate arrangements for keeping records of the meetings.

The quorum shall be 3 Members at least one of which should not be an Executive Committee member.

The committee is chaired by a Lay Chair and is responsible for assuring the administrative functions of the College, financial governance and responsible for HR issues within the College.

• Charter and Ordinances
• Membership information

Remuneration Sub-Committee

The Remuneration Sub-Committee is a Sub-Committee of the Board.  It shall have the following terms of reference:

Constitution

• The Council has established a sub-committee of the Corporate Governance Committee known as the Remuneration Sub-Committee.
• The Terms of Reference for the Sub-Committee outlined below are defined by the Council and may be amended by the Council at any time.
• The Sub-Committee has an advisory role and reports to the Corporate Governance Committee. The Sub-Committee remit covers decision making on the following:

1. Staff remuneration;
2. President’s remuneration;
3. Chief Executive’s remuneration
4. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine Expenses Policy

Membership

• The Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for the appointment of members to the Remuneration Sub-Committee, for setting the term of members’ appointments and for the revocation of any such appointments.
• The Remuneration Committee shall comprise not less than three members. These shall be the Treasurer, the Registrar and a member of the Lay Group.
• The quorum shall be two Committee members one of whom should be the Committee Chairman unless he/she is unable to attend. All members of the Committee shall be advised of the business to be transacted at any meeting even if they are unable to be present.
• No one other than members of the Sub-Committee is entitled to be present at Committee meetings except that the Chief Executive Officer shall normally be in attendance as a non-voting member except when issues regarding his or her own remuneration are discussed.
• The Chair shall appoint one of the members to act as secretary to the Sub-Committee and shall produce such papers and minutes of the Sub-Committee’s meetings as are appropriate, in a timely manner.
• The Remuneration Sub-Committee is authorised by the Council to obtain professional advice subject to budget approval.

Invited Service Review Committee

(Formed as required)

RCEM secretariat support: quality@rcem.ac.uk

Informatics Committee

Aims and Objectives

• To lead and support the development of effective Informatics in Emergency Medicine in the UK and Ireland.
• To advise and liaise with the National Health Service and linked bodies, the Royal Royal Colleges and other national bodies regarding Informatics, Casemix and Funding in Emergency Medicine.
• To work with other committees of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine to develop standards, guidance and measures for Emergency Medicine and related disciplines.
• To communicate the work of the Informatics Committee to the Fellows and Members of the Royal College through the Informatics section of the Royal College website and by liaison.
• To develop case-mix measures and high quality data collection and information technology systems for the speciality of Emergency Medicine
• To advise the NHS, DOH, HCC, Connecting for Health, the Royal Colleges and other national bodies who have an interest in data collection and information technology in Emergency Departments.
• To develop and maintain the Informatics (case-mix and information technology) page of the College website

Chair: Dr Kirsty Challen

RCEM secretariat support: quality@rcem.ac.uk

Sustainable Working Practices Committee

Creating successful, satisfying and sustainable careers in Emergency Medicine

Chair: Saurav Bhardwaj

The Sustainable Working Practices Committee (SWPC) is focussed on improving sustainability of the working life of emergency physicians and improving the working conditions in the workforce in Emergency Medicine.

SWPC have created guidance in vital areas such as the RespectED anti-bullying campaign, the Wellness Compendium, and supporting wellbeing though difficult situations such as covid and the death of a colleague.

The Committee have also produced the excellent EMPower suite of guidance, which includes:

• Returning to EM Clinical Practice, Skills Maintenance, Future Professional and Personal Development
• A Practical Guide to Flexible Working and Good EM Rota Design
• A Practical Guide for EM Clinical and Non Clinical Managers
• A guide to engage and retain your established EM staff

Clinical Leadership & Service Design Committee

Aims & Objectives

The objective of this Committee is to coordinate all service design and delivery policy on behalf of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.

• Current key issues around service delivery
• System integration and service reconfiguration
• Commissioning and funding EDs
• Delivering quality in the ED
• Workforce including sustainable working
• ED design
• ED crowding (includes operational flow, and exit block)

Chair: Ed Smith

RCEM secretariat support: quality@rcem.ac.uk

Environmental Special Interest Group

Incorporating Green ED Working Group

RCEM secretariat support: quality@rcem.ac.uk

Same Day Emergency Care Committee and Special Interest Group (SDEC SIG)

Aims and Objectives

Devise a strategy and work programme for approval by the Best Practice Sub-Committee focussed on improving the care for ambulatory emergency care patients presenting at the Emergency Department.

The Ambulatory Emergency Care SIG reports to the Best Practice Sub-Committee.

Chair: Nathalie Richard

RCEM secretariat support: quality@rcem.ac.uk

See also Same Day Emergency Care on the Catch Up With on Demand Events Page

Resources

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine has resources available for Emergency Departments on ambulatory care.

• Ambulatory Emergency Care Toolkit (RCEM, Feb 2019)

This toolkit has been written primarily for the Emergency Physician aiming to develop ambulatory care from the ED. It requires strong clinical leadership, regular access to senior decision makers, a clear focus on multidisciplinary team development and close collaborative working with all relevant specialty colleagues.

• Directory of Ambulatory Emergency Care for Adults V4 (Ambulatory Emergency Care Network, Feb 2018)
• Ambulatory Emergency Care Position Statement (Ambulatory Emergency Care Network, July 2017)
• Operational Guide (Ambulatory Emergency Care Network, May 2017)

Lay Group

Aims and Objectives

The Council has established the Lay Advisory Group (LAG) to provide advice from a lay perspective on the standards of care and training in Emergency Medicine.

The Lay Advisory Group has an advisory role and reports to the Council. The LAG remit covers the following:

• Highlighting areas of patient and carer concern to the Royal College and Council and advise on appropriate action
• Ensuring that the Royal College takes into account the patient, carer and public perspective in all appropriate activities
• Being a resource for the Royal College to enable the delivery of a professional service that meets the needs and aspirations of patients, carers, and the public
• Developing patient, carer, and public involvement in Royal College activities
• Developing patient information and education in Emergency Medicine
• Contributing to the development of Royal College policies
• Ensuring that decisions are made according to the Royal College’s role in protecting the public interest, and in promoting high professional standards
• Responding to requests for comments from Council, its Boards and Committees
• Highlighting the work of the Royal College whilst safeguarding the Royal College’s reputation.

Chair:

RCEM Secretariat support:
policy@rcem.ac.uk

Academic Committee

Aims and Objectives

The Academic Committee is strategic in outlook, providing a forum to facilitate and encourage the development of academic strategy and discuss and promote academic developments, whether internally driven or externally.

• Reviewing and updating the Academic Strategy
• Setting priorities for deliverables within Academic Strategy for its lifecycle
• Reviewing and responding appropriately to external initiatives and developments
• Overall responsibility for delivery of the strategy through the other committees / groups
• Developing and supporting College Membership
• Approval and endorsement of Academic policies
• Advise the College Council on Academic matters
• Ensure the College meets the General Medical Council Standards for Postgraduate Medical Curricula, Excellence by Design.

Chair:

RCEM Secretariat support:

Careers Committee

This committee coordinates all activities aimed at developing, promoting and monitoring careers information for students and doctors in training grades on behalf of the College.

Co-Chairs: Anna Buckley and Duncan Carmichael

RCEM Secretariat support:

Further information and resources:
Considering a career in EM

Education Resources Committee

Aims and Objectives

• To advise the Royal College Council on the content, syllabus and regulations for the form and conduct of any examination for Emergency Medicine that the Royal College may decide to establish, together with recommendations concerning the appointment of Examiners.
• To advise the Royal College Council on the content, design and assessment of the Curriculum for Emergency Medicine Training.
• To work with the Training Standards Committee to provide necessary support for training by overseeing the development of appropriate learning tools and assessment processes.
• To ensure the College meets the General Medical Council’s Standards for Postgraduate Medical Curricula, Excellence by Design.

Chair:

RCEM Secretariat support:

Further information and resources:

• Examinations: Exams section
• EM Curriculum: Curriculum section
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD): CPD section
• eLearning: RCEMLearning
• Research: Research section

eLearning sub-committee

Aims and Objectives:

Chair:

RCEM Secretariat support:

Further information:

Ultrasound Education & Training sub-committee

Aims and Objectives:

Chair:

RCEM Secretariat support:

Further information:

EM Physicians Associate Working Group

Aims and Objectives:

Chair:

RCEM Secretariat support:

Further information:

Examinations Committee

Aims and objectives

• To lead and manage the delivery, development and quality assurance of all examinations
• To develop examinations which are fit for purpose and implement changes which improve the validity and reliability of all examinations as necessary in accordance with GMC requirements
• To monitor the performance of the College’s examinations, including areas of differential attainment
• To oversee the maintenance and development of question banks including reviewing the performance of examination questions
• To provide regulatory and policy documentation for examination candidates and examiners
• To oversee the delivery of examiner training
• To deliver financially within the budget set by Council and recommend fees increase when appropriate
• To lead and manage the College’s strategy on international examinations
• To provide statutory information to the GMC as requested

Chair:

RCEM Secretariat support:

Further information:

Global Emergency Medicine Committee

Aims and Objectives:

• To provide a network for members and fellows involved in global emergency medicine
• To promote global emergency medicine activities to RCEM members and fellows
• To connect with other emergency medicine associations globally
• To encourage opportunities for practice, training and research in global emergency medicine
• To support the development of resources for emergency medicine systems globally

In order to support our members and fellows involved in global emergency medicine work, we would like to connect with you to gain insight into your work, to help with networking between teams and get you involved in setting the agenda for the committee. See below for contact details.

Chair: Jason Long

RCEM Secretariat support:

Further information:

Connect with us via:

• Email: globalem@rcem.ac.uk
• Twitter: @RCEMGlobal
• Facebook: We have a closed Facebook page for our members and Fellows involved with global emergency medicine work –  globalem@rcem.ac.uk DM us on Twitter and we’ll add you, or join on the Facebook Page!
• Your RCEM account: Log into your account via the website and check the “Global EM Activity” box with the Communication Preferences section and we can keep in touch and send you updates
• GEM Networks: We are actively trying to link regional groups of members that have an interest in GEM who might like to meet other like-minded individuals working in the same region (of the UK eg. East Anglia/Sussex/London). It would be a forum to share ideas and encourage each other in Global EM. To find out more or to join, please email: GEMNetworks@rcem.ac.uk

Research Committee

Aims and Objectives

To develop emergency medicine research capacity, opportunities within academic emergency medicine, and to showcase high-quality emergency medicine research at every opportunity.

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine has declared that research is one of its top priorities – the RCEM Research Committee is tasked with facilitating this vision. The committee helps to draw attention to the complex and sometimes overlooked sphere of Emergency Medicine research, raising its profile and providing funding to drive engagement within the research community.

Chair: Professor Matt Reed – research@rcem.ac.uk

RCEM Secretariat support
Contact – policy@rcem.ac.uk

Further information:

• RCEM EM Research Priorities
• Grant Funding
• Awards and Fellowships

Training Standards Committee

Aims and objectives

The Training Standards Committee has responsibility for translating the Royal College’s aims for specialty training in EM into working systems throughout the UK.

• Setting standards for Emergency Medicine training and assessment within the GMC framework including working with the Education committee and the Deputy Chief Executive in the development of the curriculum and assessment system and working with the GMC, other Royal Colleges, postgraduate deaneries and EM Schools/Specialty Training Committees in the maintenance and improvement of standards of training.
• National coordination of training, including providing advice to trainees and trainers in the UK on training and assessment and recommending trainees to the GMC for admission to the specialist register.
• Acting as a link between the EM Schools/Specialty Training Committees and the Royal College and GMC.
• Evaluation, via panel system, of applications for Certificates of Eligibility for Specialist Registration in Emergency Medicine received from the GMC.
• Coordinating the Medical Training Initiative on behalf of the Royal College.
• Working with HEE and the devolved equivalents in the setting of standards for entry to training and recruitment to training posts.

Chair:

RCEM Secretariat support: 

Further information and guidance:

• Training Standards Committee guidance
• Educational Supervisor Guide to RCEM 2021 Curriculum (Updated March 2022)
• Training Recovery Plans

ARCP Externality Booking

13 to 23 January 2025
Display event – ARCP Externality Booking

Advanced Clinical Practitioners Credentialing Committee

Aims and objectives

• To review and maintain the Curriculum for Emergency Care Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ECACP), reporting to the Education Committee and liaising closely with the Curriculum Sub-Committee and the Training Standards Committee.
• To review, maintain, develop and quality assure the ECACP Assessment Structure and Credentialing Process.
• To develop and maintain ECACP protocols, guidelines and other documentation as necessary.
• To ensure IT mechanisms to support the credentialing processes are fit for purposes, such as the ePortfolio.
• To identify and liaise with other relevant stakeholders and devise mechanisms to engage with these individuals/groups.
• To respond to external requests for curriculum changes or advice.
• To provide information as required for the Education Committee, Curriculum Sub-Committee or Council

Chair:

RCEM Secretariat support:

Further information:

CESR sub-committee

Aims and Objectives:

Chair:

RCEM Secretariat support:

Further information:

Curriculum sub-committee

The Curriculum Sub-Committee is a standing committee of the Royal College. It reports to the Education Committee, via the Chair of the Curriculum Sub-Committee.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Sub-Committee shall be:

• To review and maintain the Curriculum for training in Emergency Medicine and, as a result, has delegated powers from Council to decide on the content and nature of the Curriculum.
• To liaise with other Royal Colleges, Faculties and Intercollegiate groups including the Intercollegiate Committee for ACCS training.
• To consult on proposed curriculum changes
• To prepare Curriculum changes for submission to GMC via annual CAG process
• To respond to external requests for curriculum changes
• To implement change and undertake evaluation of that change
• To provide information as required for the annual specialty report to the GMC
• To develop a WPBA strategy to support the implementation of the curriculum

Membership

• Chair
• ACCS Trainer Representative
• HST Trainer Representative
• Paediatric EM Trainer Representative
• Representative of Examinations Sub-Committee
• Curriculum Development Lead (appointed via TSC)
• Four ordinary fellows
• EMTA HST representative (nominated/elected by EMTA)
• EMTA ACCS Trainee Representative (as appointed to Intercollegiate Committee for ACCS Training)
• Lay Representative (nominated by Lay Group)
• Dean (ex officio)
• Director of Education
• Curriculum and E-Portfolio Officer

The Chair may co-opt from time to time representatives from other groups including, but not limited to, Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine Committee, Safety Committee, e-Learning.

The founding Chair will be appointed by the Dean for a term of three years.  In future, the Chair will be appointed by competitive application by the Dean, Chair of TSC and Deputy Chief Executive (or nominated deputies) and be ratified by Council.  The Chair must be a Fellow in good standing of the Royal College, be an active NHS trainer in Emergency Medicine, have prior experience in the development of the Royal College Curriculum, such as a key role in a RCEM CAG submission, or completed a term as member of the Curriculum committee.

The term of office of each member will be three years with the possibility of one further term if approved by the Education Committee (and if chair, ratified by Council)

The Committee meets four times per year.  The Committee is administratively supported within the Royal College.

The Chair (or a nominated deputy) is required to represent the Royal College at external meetings relating to the curriculum.

Recruitment sub-committee

Aims and Objectives:

Chair:

RCEM Secretariat support:

Further information:

Emergency Medicine Trainees’ Association (EMTA)

Aims and objectives

• To provide a focus for Emergency Medicine Trainees and their training in the UK
• To encourage active involvement of all trainees to shape the development of Emergency Medicine as a specialty and improve their own training experience
• To provide a structure for trainees to influence College policy and highlight issues specific to trainees, and to represent their views on Council and RCEM Committees.

Chair:

RCEM Secretariat support:

Further information:
EMTA web page

Emergency Medicine Specialty and Specialist Doctors (EMSAS)

Aims and Objectives:

Chair:

RCEM Secretariat support:

Further information:
EMSAS web page

Advanced Clinical Practitioners’ (ACP) Forum

Aims and objectives

• To provide a focus and representation for ACPs and trainee ACPs (tACPs) within the College
• To encourage active involvement of all ACP associate members to shape the development of Emergency Medicine as a specialty and improve their own training experience
• To provide a structure for ACP associate members to highlight issues specific to ACPs and represent their views on Council and RCEM Committees.
• Support the planning and delivery of the ACP conference
• Ensure the views of Associate Members (ACPs) are communicated to the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and to disseminate information about changes to training or provision from those committees
• Ensure good communication is maintained with Associate Members (ACP)
• Share good practice and ideas for improvement to training and safeguard the educational needs of tACPs as far as possible
• Ensure regional representation updating the ACP Forum and relevant committees on local views and opinions
• Represent ACP and tACP views by membership of the relevant committees of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and to ensure two-way communication between ACP Forum members and the Royal College
• Provide advice and nominate representative to the Royal College and its committees on invitation
• Circulate a summary of points raised after each Royal College committee meeting drawn up by the relevant representatives for review at the next ACP Forum meeting
• Provide notes of the meetings of the ACP Forum meeting
• Provide regular updates on current issues via the EMJ supplement
• Communicate with the regional representatives before parent committee meetings to ensure regional views and concerns are voiced and each regional representative has a duty to reply
• Disseminate information about changes to ACP Credentialing to Associate Members (ACP)
• Encourage social discourse and shared learning by the organisation of an annual conference open to all ACPs

Chair:

RCEM Secretariat support:

Further information: ACP Forum web page

Gender Equity Committee

Aims and objectives

Chair: Dr Kirsty Challen – GECChair@rcem.ac.uk

RCEM Secretariat support: thomas.boothman@rcem.ac.uk

Further Information:

Honours Committee

Aims and Objectives

The objective of the Honours Committee is to coordinate matters relating to national and College honours on behalf of the Royal College. The Honours Committee reports to the Council.

• To establish criteria for the Royal College nomination of worthy individuals for a national honour.
• To receive, identify and make nominations on behalf of the Royal College of persons worthy of a nomination for a national honour.
• To receive, identify and make nominations to Council persons considered worthy of an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College
• To make recommendations and issue guidance as the Committee may consider appropriate to Council on the conferment of honours, medals and other Royal College awards.

Chair:

RCEM Secretariat support:

Further Information:

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee was established to address inequalities and discrimination in the speciality of Emergency Medicine. The Committee was focused on racial inequalities to begin with but is working towards a wider remit in examining inequalities and discrimination against other social groups.

To date, the Committee has influenced the PPE agenda on a national scale, carried out a survey on member’s experiences during the second wave and provided advice and guidance to the wider College on matters relating to equality and diversity.

Co-Chairs
Dr Sivanthi Sivanadarajah and Dr David Chung: edichairs@rcem.ac.uk

RCEM Secretariat support: thomas.boothman@rcem.ac.uk

Further information:

• EDI Committee Vision and Strategy (September, 2021) – The EDI Committee’s vision and strategy for 2021-2023 outlines the key objectives, workstreams and success indicators for the Committee.
• PPE, ethnic minorities and occupational risk in Emergency Departments during the COVID-19 pandemic (January 2021) – The Committee carried out a survey to examine what was driving the unequal access to appropriate PPE. The report made a number of recommendations to Government, the NHS, and Trusts.
• Position statement on terminology – The position statement examines why language is important and the implications of ethnic categorisations. RCEM will aim to avoid using generalised terminology and where possible, specify which ethnic groups are being referred to.