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‘Patients are suffering the consequences of a system that is in crisis’ – RCEM responds to CQC’s UEC patient survey
Patients are suffering the consequences of an Urgent and Emergency Care system that is in crisis.
A&E doctors ‘not confident’ heading into winter with almost all worried patient safety is at risk
Almost nine out of 10 UK A&E clinicians said they aren’t confident that their departments will cope well this winter.
A&E doctors ‘not confident’ heading into winter with almost all worried patient safety is at risk
Almost nine out of 10 UK A&E clinicians who responded to a survey by The Royal College of Emergency Medicine said they aren’t confident that their departments will cope well this winter.
12-hour waits rocket as A&Es head for yet another winter crisis
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine has described the significant spike in the number of people waiting 12 hours or more in Emergency Departments last month as ‘yet another clear indicator’ of the pressures facing A&Es ahead of winter.
Hospital performance ‘league tables’ could lead to short term target chasing
League tables to compare hospital performance could take away focus from deeper systemic issues affecting Urgent and Emergency Care.
Northern Ireland’s Winter Preparedness Plan is ‘too little, too late’ to tackle tough season ahead in EDs
Northern Ireland’s Winter Preparedness Plan is ‘too little, too late’ to tackle tough season ahead in EDs 8 November 2024 Responding to the Northern Ireland’s
RCEM ready to launch Quality Improvement Portal for 2025
Emergency Departments registering for RCEM’s QIPs will have a new Quality Improvement Portal in 2025 to enhance their experiences.
Scotland’s EDs on a ‘fast track to chaos’ this winter
Extremely long and dangerous wait times should serve as a ‘chilling warning’ to the Scottish government that the country’s Emergency Departments are on a ‘fast track to chaos’ this winter.
Government’s budget represents a ‘good start’ but A&Es still facing an extremely bleak winter
Today’s budget represents a good first step on the road to rebuilding the NHS but Emergency Department staff and patients are still facing a very bleak winter.
BHM EM Champions: Consultant Edward Chinwendu Oforka
Tuesday 29 October 2024 Emergency Medicine (EM) Consultant Edward Chinwendu Oforka has shared a short biography of his background and career achievements so far for
Pre-budget health announcement offers little reassurance to Emergency Clinicians or their patients ahead of what could be ‘most challenging winter’ yet – RCEM
The government’s pre-budget health funding announcement offers little reassurance to Emergency Clinicians or their patients’ ahead of what could be ‘most challenging winter’ yet.
BHM EM Champions: ED Consultant Cyriacus Nwaiwu
ED Consultant Cyriacus has shared the story of his background and Emergency Medicine career achievements so far for Black History Month.
RCEM responds to CQC State of Care report
Responding to the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) State of Care report 2023/24, Dr Ian Higginson, Vice President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, said: “This report, like so many others, reinforces what RCEM has been saying, and sadly will be of no surprise to our members and patients. It shouldn’t take reports like this to state what is obvious on the ground.
Improving emergency care must be ‘top priority’ for government
The Welsh government must prioritise reducing Emergency Department waiting times alongside specialty waiting lists.
Northern Ireland EDs on track for ‘disastrous winter’
The Northern Ireland Executive must act now to avoid a ‘disastrous winter’ for patients seeking care in the country’s A&Es, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine has warned.
RCEM responds to Liberal Democrats data on 12-hour A&E waits
In response to the analysis from the Liberal Democrats showing more than one million patients waited 12 hours or more in A&E this year, Dr Ian Higginson, Vice President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, said: “Once again we commend the Liberal Democrats for keeping this hugely important issue in the spotlight.
