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‘Winter’ keeps wreaking havoc on strained Emergency Departments
Norovirus cases are still heaping pressure on our health system and leaving Emergency Clinicians struggling to admit patients due to lack of ward space.
Norovirus cases are still heaping pressure on our health system and leaving Emergency Clinicians struggling to admit patients due to lack of ward space.
As Scotland’s hospitals experienced the second worst January on record for A&E performance, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine has told the government ‘we need more than apologies, we need action’.
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine is pleased to announce a new partnership with Surpass Assessment, a leader in computer-based testing, to deliver its suite of theory examinations from 2026.
After two years of advocacy to improve Urgent and Emergency Care, Dr John-Paul (JP) Loughrey has stepped down from the role of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine’s Vice President for Scotland.
Hosted by RCEM’s Safer Care Committee, this event dives deep into the fascinating world of human factors within our complex healthcare system.
Discover how culture, communication, tasks, workspace, and equipment intertwine to shape the safety and efficiency of our Emergency Departments and explore innovative strategies to create a safer environment
New guidance about Tiers of working have been issued by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine has described the continuing seasonal pressure being experienced in England’s A&Es as like a ‘perpetual’ winter as the latest data reveals no let-up in demand.
The pleural procedures guidance and thoracic ultrasound course will provide emergency medicine physicians with hand-on practical training on performing pleural procedures safely in the ED.
Today, 26 February 2025, the Royal College of Physicians has published the result of a snap survey of its members focusing on the prevalence of so called ‘corridor care’.
Northern Ireland’s Emergency Departments are under massive strain as new data revealed 2024 saw the country’s worst year, quarter and month ever recorded for A&E performance.
This event brings together critical topics in adolescent emergency medicine, focusing on the unique challenges faced by young people in today’s fast-changing world. Experts will explore best practices for managing mental health crises, self-harm, eating disorders, and medically unexplained symptoms in the ED. Practical guidance will be offered on navigating
The College, in partnership the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons (GCPS) secured a £50,000 grant through the Global Health Workforce Programme, meaning the year-long programme can continue for a further six months.