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The ED at Wyong Hospital in New South Wales, Australia, took part in RCEM’s GreenED International pilot programme and was one of nine sites to achieve a Bronze award.

The ED at Prince of Wales Hospital in New South Wales, Australia, took part in RCEM’s GreenED International pilot programme and was one of nine sites to achieve Bronze.

Mark Buchanan, Chair of RCEM’s Mental Health Sub Committee. 15.05.26 The Chair of RCEM’s Mental Health Sub Committee, Mark Buchanan, explains what patients are facing when they arrive at Emergency Departments

13.05.26 By Dr Rhodri Morgan‑Smith, Emergency Medicine clinician Content note: this blog describes acute trauma, pain, and emergency treatment. Some clinical abbreviations and technical terms are

The 16th – 22nd March marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026, a global initiative which tackles challenging stereotypes and misconceptions around neurodiversity. This year’s theme is “Working together to create a world that understands it takes all kinds of different minds”. As well as awareness, Neurodiversity Celebration Week asks us to action structural changes to remove barriers, whilst embedding these skills within our everyday lives.

09/03/2026 – Nicholas Howlett, James Cameron, and Richard Wood delve into their research, published in the EMJ, on the link between longer stays in A&E and mortality rates.

05.02.26 By Dr Naazia Siddiqua, Senior Resident, Emergency Medicine, AIIMS New Delhi Emergency Medicine teaches us to run many surveys, yet I’ve come to realise

21/01/2026 – Two recent RCEM visits in East Africa led to a positive meeting between health professionals from across the globe, thanks to a 10 month health partnership grant.

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!

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.

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

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,

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

Dr Jocelyn Brittliff reflects on the significance of SAS week, shares highlights from her role within RCEM, and outlines what’s ahead for EMSAS.

23/09/2025 – Dr Ian Higginson first message as RCEM President