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The Royal College of Emergency Medicine's official Bluesky account.

RCEM is the membership body representing Emergency Department (A&E) clinicians and their patients, and working to #ResuscitateEmergencyCare
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"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:
‘Corridor care can only be stopped in the corridors of power’ – MPs receive striking festive greetings card from RCEM - RCEM
17/12/2025 - While people across the country are looking forward to the festive season, Emergency Departments are bracing for a gruelling few months.
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"And if you've got neighbours, check in on your elderly neighbours. Maybe offer to help 'em out the shopping, so that they're not having to make that trip, when it's potentially more risky."

Dr Jayne McLaren talks to @LBCNews about #StormGoretti and how to stay safe ⛈️

#Hospital #Pressures #NHS
January 9, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Last chance to secure your early bird discount for #RCEMAC26!

Join us at the ICC Birmingham from 28–30 April 2026 and be part of shaping the future of Emergency Medicine.

Don’t miss out, register before 23:59 tonight to secure your discount: rcem.ac.uk/flagship-...
January 9, 2026 at 10:18 AM
The ease in pressure on EDs over the festive period must be replicated throughout the year to get hospitals back on track.

That's our key message after NHSE's latest figures showed bed occupancy, delayed discharges and ambulance handovers have all degraded significantly.

Our full response here:
Emergency Departments rammed as winter pressures skyrocket after Christmas dip  - RCEM
08/01/2026 - The ease in pressure on Emergency Departments (EDs) over the festive period must be replicated throughout the year in order to get the hospital system back on track, says the Royal Colleg...
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January 8, 2026 at 4:06 PM
"We have a huge crisis in bed to the exit block within emergency departments across the uk, that we're also seeing in Scotland"

Dr Jayne McLaren talks to @LBCNews this morning about the exit block crisis across the UK and how we can start to combat it
January 7, 2026 at 4:50 PM
📢 February in RCEM’s 2026 Diversity Calendar: EM community - share what this month’s cultural and awareness dates mean to you.

📥 Submit: www.surveymonkey.com...
📅 Calendar: rcem.ac.uk/wp-conten...

Together we can champion inclusion across EM.
January 7, 2026 at 3:51 PM
A brief respite for Emergency Departments over the festive period, while welcome, will do little to settle staff nerves as a cold snap descends over England.

That’s our message today, following the latest NHSE data on flu, bed occupancy and other seasonal pressures.

Our full response here:
‘Make it your New Year’s Resolution to tackle the Emergency Care crisis’ - RCEM’s plea to government as A&Es continue to be battered by winter - RCEM
Friday, January 3, 2026  A brief respite for Emergency Departments over the festive period, while welcome, will do little to settle staff nerves as a cold snap descends over England.  That’s the messa...
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January 2, 2026 at 4:10 PM
🎆✨ Happy New Year from RCEM! 🎉

Thank you to every EM clinician, ED team, and those working New Year’s Eve & Day shifts. 🙌

Here’s to a 2026 of collaboration, resilience & progress in Emergency Medicine. 💪

Wishing you a healthy, successful year ahead! 🌟
January 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM
🎄 Merry Christmas from RCEM!

We’ve shared a festive message from our President. Whether you’re working through the holidays or spending time with loved ones, thank you for your incredible dedication throughout 2025.

Explore the highlights and celebrate with us:
RCEM President Shares Festive Message and 2025 Achievements - RCEM
24.12.25 As we approach the end of 2025, we want to take a moment to thank our incredible Emergency Medicine clinicians and the wider EM community for everything you do. We hope you enjoy some well-deserved time with family, friends, and loved ones. Our President, Ian ‘Higgi’ Higginson, has recorded a special festive message for […]
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December 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
📢 Launching RCEM’s 2026 Diversity Calendar!

We’re inviting the EM community to inspire inclusive care across our specialty. Check out January's dates or explore the full calendar for other dates to create content with us.

Share your story: www.surveymonkey.com...
Calendar: rcem.ac.uk/wp-conten...
December 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
DAY 12 - RCEM Festive Favourites

We've hit multiple milestones throughout 2025 but our college doesn’t just consist of us. We want to hear from YOU, what did you accomplish? Did you just made it to the end of the year, share your story with us via our form or comment below

www.surveymonkey.com...
December 23, 2025 at 9:09 AM
RCEM President Dr Ian Higginson has spoken out ahead of the annual Christmas shutdown of large parts of the health service.

He said the shutdown 'stores up' trouble for Emergency Departments in January and called for planning to mitigate this in future years.
RCEM: Wider NHS service shutdown over Christmas ‘storing up trouble’ for Emergency Departments in January  - RCEM
22/12/2025 - The annual shutdown of parts of the NHS looms as routine services prepare to close or operate at reduced capacity over the festive season.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
DAY 11 - RCEM Festive Favourites

2 new working groups were formed this year.

Our first group is ACE Angioedema. The second is NAP8, a joint national audit with the Royal College of Anaesthetists

Learn about the guidance they are developing rcem.ac.uk/news/fest...
December 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
DAY 10 - RCEM Festive Favourites 🎄

Our Councils have helped shaped the future of Emergency Medicine by reviewing 114 papers

These covered topics such as how our future workforce might be shaped and so much more!

Learn how we provide clinical and operational guidance: rcem.ac.uk/news/fest...
December 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
DAY 9 - RCEM Festive Favourites

On the 9th day of Festive Favourites, our publication team published; 5 clinical guidelines, 4 position statements, 4 safety flashes, 2 toolkits and 1 patient advice leaflet.

What else has RCEM published this year? #ClinicalQuality

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December 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
DAY 8 - RCEM Festive Favourites

This year saw strong engagement across the Clinical Quality team. Almost 70% of EDs in the UK and Channel Islands took part in RCEMs 2025 QIPs!

Registration is open for 2026, so get your ED involved!

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December 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
DAY 7: RCEM Festive Favourites

2025 has been an incredibly busy year for RCEM, with a wide range of events delivering valuable learning opportunities across the UK. We delivered 49 events and had over 460 speakers! Check out our FULL events festive 2025 recap….

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December 18, 2025 at 10:46 AM
DAY 6: RCEM Festive Favourites

In 2025, an Emergency Medicine APPG (All Party Parliamentary Group) was formed. Chaired by Dr Rosena, RCEM providing secretariat to the group; our goal is to discuss challenges and opportunities within emergency care

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December 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM
"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:
‘Corridor care can only be stopped in the corridors of power’ – MPs receive striking festive greetings card from RCEM - RCEM
17/12/2025 - While people across the country are looking forward to the festive season, Emergency Departments are bracing for a gruelling few months.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
DAY 5: RCEM Festive Favourites - Curriculum Cup Winners!

The Curriculum Cup is an amazing resource on @rcemlearning.bsky.social for those who are looking for a challenge
or revision support. We’re here to celebrate the individuals who managed to achieve 100%! 🏆

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December 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
DAY 4: RCEM Festive Favourites

You’ve been using @rcemlearning.bsky.social a lot, completing modules over 230,000, they've published 360 pieces of content – almost one module a day.

What else has been RCEMLearning been up to?
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December 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"Delayed discharge is one of the main causes of additional pressure on Emergency Departments across the country right now & we know it does harm every day to our patients..."

RCEM President Dr Ian Higginson responds to the Health Foundation's new delayed discharge report: rcem.ac.uk/uncategorise...
RCEM responds to Health Foundation report on delayed discharges - RCEM
15/12/2025 - Dr Ian Higginson, RCEM President, responds to the Health Foundation's new report on delayed discharges.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Welcome to RCEM's Festive Favourites!

For 12 days, we take time to reflect and celebrate everyone's achievements - that includes you as members of the college.

So, check in every day as we unveil a "new present"

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December 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
RCEM is seeking a new Chair or Co-Chair for the Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine Sub-Committee!

Lead, inspire, and shape PHEM standards across EM. Apply by 31 Jan 2026: tinyurl.com/PHEMCoChair

More opportunities: tinyurl.com/RCEMJoinUs
December 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Join our 'healer, heal thyself' study day and explore wellness strategies with practical strategies for managing burnout, nutrition, and sleep hygiene.

Learn from excellence and good practice, register now: rcem.ac.uk/face-to-f...
December 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM
An early flu surge is starting to add to pressure on A&Es in England, leaving frontline staff fighting an uphill battle to provide urgent care.

That’s our message after new NHSE data that showed a jump in flu hospitalisations compared to this time last year.

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Early flu surge piles demand on EDs already under extreme pressure  - RCEM
04/12/2025 - An early flu surge is starting to add to pressure on Emergency Departments in England, leaving frontline staff fighting an uphill battle to provide urgent care.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM