Interview with Dr Elizabeth Herrieven: Insights on Caring for Patients with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Complex Needs in the ED
Explore our exclusive interview with Dr Elizabeth Herrieven, the lead behind our popular study day: Caring for Patients with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Complex Needs in the ED. The full study day is now available on demand – don’t miss it!
Black History Month Stories
In our last edition for Black History Month, we share two personal accounts from Dr. Phaedra Rampersad and Dr. Takura Razemba who teach us the importance of acknowledging the Windrush generation and how to use resilience to combat the trials that may arise.
BHM 2025: Learning from the past to direct our future
20.10.25 In 2025, the theme for Black History Month UK is “Standing Firm in Power and Pride”. At the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, we
Black History Month Stories: Learning to Shine – Stephen Ojo
13/10/25 This Black History Month 2025, marks the theme of Standing Firm in Power and Pride. This month, the College are exploring themes of resilience,
World Mental Health Day
10/10/2025 Mental health is a universal human right: improving access to services This year’s theme for World Mental Health Day is a powerful reminder: everyone
‘I am proud to be SAS’ – EMSAS Chair reflects on career journey this #SASWeek25
Dr Jocelyn Brittliff reflects on the significance of SAS week, shares highlights from her role within RCEM, and outlines what’s ahead for EMSAS.
My first message as President
23/09/2025 – Dr Ian Higginson first message as RCEM President
World Patient Safety Day
15/09/25 – World Patient Safety Day, with this year’s theme focused on ensuring safe and high-quality care for every newborn and child.
World Learning Disability Week
World Learning Disability Week, held from June 16th, serves as a global initiative to raise awareness and promote a deeper understanding of the needs of
(Q&A) ACP welcomes New Co-Chairs at ACP Conference
RCEM Blog – 3 June 2025 RCEM’s Advanced Clinical Practitioner forum has welcomed two new Co-Chairs, following the end of Ashleigh Lowther’s term as ACP Chair.
Sexual safety in Emergency Medicine: Why we are amongst the worst and what we are doing about it?
Blog by Gordon Miles, CEO, RCEM I am very concerned to see sexual safety in emergency medicine has been highlighted by the General Medical Council’s (GMC’s)
ADHD and the Emergency Physician
Paul Robinson, post CCT clinician and Co-Lead for Neurodiversity on the College Equity Committee, shares his personal journey with ADHD for Neurodiversity Celebration Week.
Consultant Dr Sarah Edwards on EMpowerment
Dr Sarah Edwards, Consultant in Emergency and Paediatric Emergency Medicine (EM/PEM) for Royal Derby Hospital, the Emergency Medical Journal’s Associate Senior Editor and RCEMLearning‘s Chair, writes about female EMpowerment in an International Women’s Day RCEM blog.
(Q&A) Trailblazing in Trauma: Dr Laura Cottey’s Path to Excellence in Emergency Medicine
Friday 3 January 2025 Dr (Surg Lt Cdr) Laura Cottey, an accomplished Royal Navy ST4 in Emergency Medicine (EM) working in the Peninsula Deanery was
I’m proud to be a voice for RCEM’s ACP members
Ashleigh Lowther is RCEM’s ACP Chair and an Advanced Clinical Practitioner specialising in Adult and Paediatric Emergency Care. She has the important role of advocating for RCEM’s ACP members. In this blog she explains her role and calls on ACPs to help advocate for the position.
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.