Blog: Neurodiversity Celebration Week; best practices in the Emergency Department
The 16th â 22nd March marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026, a global initiative which tackles challenging stereotypes and misconceptions around neurodiversity. This yearâs theme is âWorking together to create a world that understands it takes all kinds of different mindsâ. As well as awareness, Neurodiversity Celebration Week asks us to action structural changes to remove barriers, whilst embedding these skills within our everyday lives.
Blog: Boarding Medical Patients in the ED is the Key, and itâs a Fixable Problem
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.
Why Emergency Medicine Should Begin at Zero Point
05.02.26 By Dr Naazia Siddiqua, Senior Resident, Emergency Medicine, AIIMS New Delhi Emergency Medicine teaches us to run many surveys, yet Iâve come to realise
Partnership and Progress in Ethiopian Emergency Medicine
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.
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 – donât 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 âStanding Firm in Power and Prideâ. 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 yearâs theme for World Mental Health Day is a powerful reminder: everyone
âI am proud to be SASâ – 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 whatâs 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 yearâs theme focused on ensuring safe and high-quality care for every newborn and child.
The Sharpeville Massacre and the Birth of Modern Emergency Medicine: A Personal Reflection
21.10.2025 By Dr Michael Morris, lifelong RCEM member and pioneer of Emergency Medicine in South Africa Baragwanath Academic Hospital, a sprawling conglomerate of World War
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 â 3 June 2025 RCEMâs Advanced Clinical Practitioner forum has welcomed two new Co-Chairs, following the end of Ashleigh Lowtherâs term as ACP Chair.  Â
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 Councilâs (GMCâs)