More than a thousand people so far this year have been stranded for two days or more in Northern Ireland’s Emergency Departments while waiting for a bed to be found for them – a situation the Royal College of Emergency Medicine has described ‘beyond disastrous’. The data, released today (24
A new report from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine reveals patients who are suicidal or who have self-harmed spent on average nearly 11 hours in A&E last year. Some of the most vulnerable patients – those presenting in mental health crisis– are enduring increasingly longer waits in Emergency Departments.
For some time the College has been debating the level of public response to give regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza. While statements have been published on this specific issue (see notes below), various representations have continued to be made to the College’s decision-making committees, ranging from no comment should
We’re excited to announce our 2nd Annual Global AI Conference taking place on 29-30 June 2026. Join our dynamic conference focused on the safe and practical implementation of AI in healthcare.
“Interesting” A&E data from last month (March 2025) indicates methods intended to improve performance are failing to significantly address the biggest and most harmful issues. That’s the response from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) to new data released today (10 April 2025) by NHS England relating to the performances of
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) is thrilled to announce the launch of their flagship conference, set to take place at the ICC, Birmingham from 28 – 30 April 2026. As a world leader in emergency medicine, RCEM is excited to showcase cutting-edge research and innovative education sessions at
Join us at TIME26 – Technology, Innovation, Medicine, Education – an event tailored for emergency services, critical care and healthcare professionals.
Patient safety is being put at risk in Emergency Departments due to missed doses of vital prescription medicines. That is one of the findings of a study being carried out by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) which revealed that many patients who rely on prescription medication to manage
Vulnerable patients treated in corridors. Vulnerable patients forced to wait in ambulances with EDs at capacity. Vulnerable patients left to watch the time tick by on a trolley. And Emergency Department clinicians trying their best to deliver care in the most challenging of environments. This, the Royal College of Emergency
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
Politicians must make addressing the Emergency Care crisis a political priority as new research reveals that public satisfaction in A&E services has reached an all-time low.
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine has asked ‘where are the tangible plans for Emergency Care’ after Scotland’s A&Es experienced the worst February on record for performance.
