A predictable surge in norovirus is plunging Emergency Departments further into crisis because of a failure to prepare for winter. Our full response to the latest NHS England statistics on seasonal pressures can be found here: rcem.ac.uk/press-release/fai…

Our statement on the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill, which is being debated in the House of Commons today: rcem.ac.uk/press-release/sta…

Thank you to @age_uk and @BeccyCooper4Lab for hosting an important event in parliament this week on the crisis of corridor care in the NHS. Our Vice President, Dr @jamesgagg, represented RCEM and engaged with MPs, along with health care sector leaders, to raise what our members, their colleagues and our patients are facing in Emergency Departments across the UK. Some took home some important reading - the APPG's report on Corridor Care, which was complied by the College. Have you read it? If not, read it here: rcem.ac.uk/wp-content/upload…

The sickest patients in A&Es across the country are facing long waits for an inpatient bed on a ward. This must change. RCEM Vice President @jamesgagg told @BBCSussex this morning why Emergency Departments are in a year-round crisis, and how it can be fixed.

🚨 Late‑breaking abstract submissions are now open for RCEM’s Annual Conference 2026! 📍 ICC Birmingham | 28–30 April 2026 Late‑breaking abstracts are designed for brand‑new, high‑impact research findings that emerged after the regular abstract deadline. Researchers with innovative and timely findings are strongly encouraged to apply 🎥 Professor @mattreed73, Chair of the RCEM Research Committee, shares the benefits of submitting a late‑breaking abstract in the video below. 📩 Submit your work here: rcem.ac.uk/flagship/abstract…

The ease in pressure on EDs over the festive period must be replicated throughout the year in order to get the hospital system back on track. That's our key message in response to NHS England’s latest situation report, published today (8 January), which covers 28 December-4 January. They showed that bed occupancy, delayed discharges and ambulance handover times have all degraded significantly. Read our full response here: rcem.ac.uk/press-release/eme…

🎆✨ Happy New Year from RCEM! 🎉 As we welcome 2026, we want to thank every Emergency Medicine clinician, everyone working in Emergency Departments, and especially those on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day shifts. 🙌 Your dedication to patient care, education, and innovation throughout 2025 has been incredible and continues to inspire us. This year, we’ll keep advocating for you, supporting your work, and driving progress for our specialty. 💪 Together, we can make 2026 a year of collaboration, resilience, and positive change in EM. Wishing you a healthy, fulfilling, and successful year ahead! 🌟

Become our next CPD director! Are you passionate about shaping professional development in Emergency Medicine? We’re looking for a dynamic leader to chair our Educational Resources Committee and drive our CPD strategy. Click here to view what's involved: rcem.ac.uk/wp-content/upload… This is an honorary role with expenses covered. Open to all current College members with relevant experience. Don't miss out, apply by 19 January 2026.

“The recent industrial action has distracted from the fact that large parts of the NHS and social care system more or less shut down for several days over Christmas – and this just stores up trouble for the weeks ahead." RCEM President Dr Ian Higginson speaks ahead of the annual shutdown of parts of the health service due to Christmas. Read more here: rcem.ac.uk/press-release/rce…

"So-called ‘corridor care’ can only be stopped in the corridors of power" That's the message we hope MPs will take from the festive greetings cards RCEM has sent every single sitting member in the country. Read more here: rcem.ac.uk/press-release/cor…

The APPG on Emergency Care’s report on corridor care, complied by The Royal College of Emergency Medicine, contains a raft of recommendations to address the crisis in Emergency Departments. The Health and Social Care Secretary has agreed to meet to discuss the report. Have you read it? If not, read it here: rcem.ac.uk/press-release/a-n… @APPGEmgcyCare @DrRosena

Exciting opportunities await at this year’s #RCEMAC26! Our programme features 4 dedicated tracks spanning CPD and Emergency Medicine research - worth 17 CPD points. And that’s not all… on the Monday before the conference, we’re offering three hands-on pre-conference workshops designed to enhance your practical skills: 🔹PoCUS MSK Trauma 🔹FoCUS: Quantification & AI in assessing critically unwell patients 🔹Bridging EM & ICM: Pre-Conference Skills Workshop Don’t miss this chance to learn from experts and elevate your practice. 👉 Register today: rcem.ac.uk/flagship/pre-conf…