Hundreds of patients waiting three days for a bed – the ‘beyond disastrous’ state of Northern Ireland’s A&Es in 2025
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
March: A month of managing demand, monetising performance and missing the point – RCEM
“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.
Patients’ safety at risk from missed medication while in A&E
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
Winter 24/25: when patients were cared for in corridors, beds remained blocked and EDs were left out in the cold
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
‘The public has recognised tackling A&E waiting times is a priority – it’s time the government did the same’ – RCEM
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.
RCEM demands clear government strategy as Scotland’s EDs record worst-ever February performance
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.
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal marks a decade of RCEM’s ‘Royal’ title
Patron of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM), Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, has commemorated the 10th anniversary of the College receiving its
Royal College of Emergency Medicine responds to Healthcare Improvement Scotland Review
Responding to Healthcare Improvement Scotland’s NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Review published today (27 March 2025), Dr Adrian Boyle, President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine
RCEM responds to the government’s Spring Statement
Responding to the government’s Spring Statement announced today (26 March 2025) President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, Dr Adrian Boyle said: “Heavily trailed
Corridor Care ‘endemic’ in Welsh A&Es as RCEM research reveals shocking reality
Every Emergency Department in Wales is caring for people in corridors new data from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) has revealed.
RCEM warns ‘winter’ isn’t over as ED pressures show no sign of thawing
That’s the assessment of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine as new data published by NHS England reveals the number of norovirus cases remain high and hospitals are close to full.
Government’s ambition to reduce violence against frontline NHS staff welcome: RCEM
Responding to the Health Secretary’s speech at the Unison annual health conference in Liverpool this week (9 April 205) President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine
‘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.
‘We need more than apologies, we need action’: RCEM calls on Scottish government to address long, dangerous A&E waits
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’.
RCEM partners with Surpass to deliver theory exams from 2026
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.
Dr JP Loughrey steps down as Vice President Scotland
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.
