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Call for end to “degrading” A&E waits in Scotland
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine is urging whoever forms the next Westminster Government to ensure the Scottish executive has sufficient funding for Emergency Medicine as the country’s A&E crisis continues.
Next Government needs to tackle ‘corridor care’
“The next government must prioritise these things immediately. Only then will we see an end to this disgraceful, dehumanising and dangerous situation.”
Health cuts “catastrophic” for Northern Ireland
“How much worse can it get?”
This is the response from The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) as it warns that planned budget cuts could be “catastrophic” for Emergency Care in Northern Ireland.
An update on the trailblazing GreenED programme to mark EM Day
Dr Zoe Steley, EM registrar and co-founding member of RCEM’s Environmental Specialist Interest Group (ESIG), writes an update on the trailblazing GreenED programme
RCEM signs treaty to end fossil fuel use as it marks Emergency Medicine Day
In celebration of Emergency Medicine Day 2024 (27 May 2024), The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) has signed a treaty calling for the ‘phasing out’ of fossil fuel use.
Spotlight on a GreenED Champion’s novel approaches
Derriford ED is adopting some novel approaches to improving sustainability. Dr Daisy Stevens, GreenED lead in Plymouth explains more…
Urgent and Emergency Care crisis is UK-wide issue
RCEM Wales responds to latest monthly Emergency Department performance figures on the crisis being experienced
RCEM Responds to General Election announcement
Responding to the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calling a General Election on 4 July 2024, President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine Dr Adrian Boyle, said: “Now we have a date for the election it is more important than ever that all political parties lay out clearly what they intend to do to reverse the crisis being experienced in every part of our NHS.
End of a long wait – NHSE’s pledge to tackle 12hr+ ED stays really is welcome
Following the publication of NHS England’s updated Urgent and Emergency Recovery Plan, President of The Royal College of Emergency Medicine, Dr Adrian Boyle explains why it must be considered a positive step.
Focus on extreme A&E waits welcomed
Royal College responds to NHS England’s updated Delivery Plan for the Recovery of Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) services.
New pathway for non-ambulatory fragility practice
A new national pathway, outlining the best practical concepts for ensuring patients with non-ambulatory fragility fractures (broken bone caused by a fall from a standing height or less) have access to excellent and fair NHS care, has just been shared by Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT).
RCEM responds to uplift in Medical School places
“This latest news detailing the uplift of medical school places is welcome. Medicine remains one of the best, rewarding – and I hope – still attractive careers.
Worst April on record for 12hr A&E waits
Last month was the worst April on record when it came to the number of people forced to wait 12 hours or more in A&E and must be a catalyst for change
New First Minister must address A&E ‘danger zone’
A&Es in Scotland are under “constant strain” amid extended wait times and delays to patient discharge. This is the response from The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) as new Scottish National Party leader John Swinney lists the NHS as being among his “focus” points in power.
RCEM’s Quality Improvement Topic Competition Opens
An annual competition giving all the Royal College of Emergency Medicine’s (RCEM) members the opportunity to submit ideas for the next Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) topic has begun.
RCEM team visits the Ghana Health Workforce Programme
Last month, a team from RCEM made a visit Ghana as part of the DHSC/THET funded Global Health Workforce Programme in partnership with the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons and the West African College of Physicians, Nigeria.
