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A&Es in England still âdangerouslyâ full as winter looms
The Urgent and Emergency Care system is stuck in âsurvival mode.â
RCEM’s submission to Lord Darzi’s NHS England review
Membersâ experiences and views about the challenges they face in the NHS were represented as part of the Collegeâs submission to the national Darzi review, which was published today, Thursday.
âThe façade of âeverything is fineâ has been demolished⊠now we must fix what is brokenâ â RCEM
The Government has today become the first to accept and acknowledge the dangerous and unacceptable risks of patients waiting extreme lengths of time in A&E departments previously revealed by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM). Â
RCEM responds to Lord Darzi review of NHS England
In response to Lord Darziâs independent investigation into the performance of the NHS in England, Dr Adrian Boyle, President of The Royal College of Emergency Medicine said: âLord Darzi and his team have done an extraordinary job of gathering, analysing and collating a huge amount of data and information and they must be commended for that; as must the Government for commissioning this investigation. The result is an unsanitised and honest assessment of the NHS.
Tackling A&E waiting times must be top priority for Scottish government
Curbing sky rocketing A&E waiting times must be the number one priority for the Scottish government with winter just around the corner.  Â
Being VP Treasurer is a privilege – I have a foot in both camps
Dr James Gagg is RCEMâs Vice President Treasurer. He has the important job of keeping the Collegeâs finances in check and representing the members and business of RCEM
Team members needed for national project to improve delivery of pain relief
RCEM is recruiting volunteer team members to a project aiming to improve patientsâ experience of receiving pain relief in the Emergency Departments.
Walesâ new First Minister must tackle long waits in Emergency Departments ahead of winter
The new First Minister of Wales must take urgent action to address long waits in Emergency Departments before an inevitable winter spike in demand.
âWe have to get betterâ – RCEM responds to CQC report on inpatient experiences
We have to get better at involving and supporting inpatients to leave hospital as soon as they are able to.
Northern Irelandâs shocking A&E performance figures must be the catalyst for change
The latest shocking A&E performance data for Northern Ireland must be a catalyst for change.
RCEM launches training to support beginners in medical research into academic careers
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) has today (Tuesday 13 August 2024) launched an online learning programme to support emergency medicine professionals who are new to the field of research into early academic careers.
Busy summer for A&Es is a âwarningâ for government
The government must take urgent action to increase A&E capacity ahead of winter.
RCEM responds to GMC workplace experiences survey
In response to the findings of the General Medical Councilâs survey The state of medical education and practice in the UK: Workplace experiences 2024, Dr Adrian Boyle, President of The Royal College of Emergency Medicine said: âThis report detailing the extent of burnout among doctors is sobering reading, though sadly not surprising.
RCEM streamlines exam application process
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) has announced a host of materials to support members as it updates and streamlines the eligibility requirements, without comprising standards, for sitting exams.
Improving A&E waiting times needs to be UK-wide effort
This is the response from The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) as data shows one in nine people waited eight hours or more in Scottish A&Es in June.
ACP Credentialing Autumn 2024 Opens
The Autumn ACP credentialing application window is open for ACPs submitting a first application or full resubmission on the 2017 curriculum.