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Partnership and Progress in Ethiopian Emergency Medicine
21/01/2026 – Two recent RCEM visits in East Africa led to a positive meeting between health professionals from across the globe, thanks to a 10 month health partnership grant.
21/01/2026 – Two recent RCEM visits in East Africa led to a positive meeting between health professionals from across the globe, thanks to a 10 month health partnership grant.
Explore our exclusive interview with Dr Elizabeth Herrieven, the lead behind our popular study day: Caring for Patients with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Complex Needs in the ED. The full study day is now available on demand – donât miss it!
In our last edition for Black History Month, we share two personal accounts from Dr. Phaedra Rampersad and Dr. Takura Razemba who teach us the importance of acknowledging the Windrush generation and how to use resilience to combat the trials that may arise.
20.10.25 In 2025, the theme for Black History Month UK is âStanding Firm in Power and Prideâ. At the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, we honour the resilience and commitment to progress of Black physicians and medical staff. This year, we thought it was appropriate to celebrate the contributions of
13/10/25 This Black History Month 2025, marks the theme of Standing Firm in Power and Pride. This month, the College are exploring themes of resilience, identity and pride within the emergency medicine sector. We dive into the histories of black medicsâ part of the Windrush generation who were imperative to
10/10/2025 Mental health is a universal human right: improving access to services This yearâs theme for World Mental Health Day is a powerful reminder: everyone deserves access to mental health supportâregardless of who they are, where they live, or the system they work in. In Emergency Medicine, we see mental
Dr Jocelyn Brittliff reflects on the significance of SAS week, shares highlights from her role within RCEM, and outlines whatâs ahead for EMSAS.
23/09/2025 – Dr Ian Higginson first message as RCEM President
15/09/25 – World Patient Safety Day, with this yearâs theme focused on ensuring safe and high-quality care for every newborn and child.
World Learning Disability Week, held from June 16th, serves as a global initiative to raise awareness and promote a deeper understanding of the needs of individuals with learning disabilities. As Emergency Medicine professionals, itâs essential to reflect on how we provide care for these patients and how we can enhance
RCEM Blog â 3 June 2025 RCEMâs Advanced Clinical Practitioner forum has welcomed two new Co-Chairs, following the end of Ashleigh Lowtherâs term as ACP Chair.   Amy Cawthorne (middle in above picture) and Johnathan George (right) will represent ACPâs and share the role of Chair as a joint leadership team. The
Blog by Gordon Miles, CEO, RCEM I am very concerned to see sexual safety in emergency medicine has been highlighted by the General Medical Councilâs (GMCâs) 2024 National Training Survey. I am appalled to hear that female trainees are having significant issues. Across a range of our Committees we have been