The 16th – 22nd March marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026, a global initiative which tackles challenging stereotypes and misconceptions around neurodiversity. This year’s theme is “Working together to create a world that understands it takes all kinds of different minds”. As well as awareness, Neurodiversity Celebration Week asks us to
09/03/2026 – Nicholas Howlett, James Cameron, and Richard Wood delve into their research, published in the EMJ, on the link between longer stays in A&E and mortality rates.
05.02.26 By Dr Naazia Siddiqua, Senior Resident, Emergency Medicine, AIIMS New Delhi Emergency Medicine teaches us to run many surveys, yet I’ve come to realise that the most important one takes place before any clinical work begins. At the start of every shift, I practise a brief, human‑centred check‑in I
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 – don’t 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 “Standing Firm in Power and Pride”. 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 medics’ part of the Windrush generation who were imperative to
10/10/2025 Mental health is a universal human right: improving access to services This year’s theme for World Mental Health Day is a powerful reminder: everyone deserves access to mental health support—regardless 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 what’s ahead for EMSAS.
23/09/2025 – Dr Ian Higginson first message as RCEM President
15/09/25 – World Patient Safety Day, with this year’s theme focused on ensuring safe and high-quality care for every newborn and child.
