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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
With A&Es across the four nations bursting at the seems, Scottish Parliament member Willie Rennie asked Neil Gray what his government was doing to improve patient flow - which refers to the movement of patients through the hospital from arrival to discharge.
January 23, 2026 at 2:31 PM
The issue of long waits, and the devastating impact it has on patients, in Northern Irish Emergency Department was raised at Stormont earlier this week.

MLA Alan Robinson delivered this speech during a debate on a motion to address this crucial issue
January 23, 2026 at 11:31 AM
The sickest patients in A&Es across the country are facing the longest waits. This must change.

RCEM Vice President Dr James Gagg told BBC Sussex this morning why Emergency Departments are in a year-round crisis, and how it can be fixed.
January 22, 2026 at 10:12 AM
📢 We’re inviting the EM community to share lived experiences, reflections, or insights as a blog or video for RCEM.

Your story matters and helps shape a more inclusive EM community.

📝 Read our blogs: rcem.ac.uk/rcem-blog/
📥 Submit your story: www.surveymonkey.com...
January 21, 2026 at 4:21 PM
We are all so proud of you, thank you for carrying the EM flag in your Emergency Departments with such passion!

Our Vice President of Membership, Dr Salwa Malik, is at #RCEMDiploma today in Manchester, joining the celebrations and congratulating those marking this important milestone.
January 16, 2026 at 12:54 PM
🎓 It’s #RCEMDiploma Day!

Huge congratulations to everyone celebrating their FRCEM, MRCEM, or ACP credentialing.

Our President, Dr Ian 'Higgi' Higginson, sends his very best wishes as you begin the next chapter of your Emergency Medicine journey.
January 16, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Our educational supervisors away day is now open for registration!

This event will focus on providing updates, information and sharing best practice on all aspects of EM training, offering pragmatic and solution-based guidance to educational and clinical supervisors

🔗rcem.ac.uk/face-to-f...
January 12, 2026 at 6:08 PM
"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
"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
🎆✨ 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
📢 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
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

rcem.ac.uk/news/fest...
December 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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….

rcem.ac.uk/news/fest...
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

rcem.ac.uk/appg/
December 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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%! 🏆

rcem.ac.uk/news/fest...
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?
rcem.ac.uk/news/fest...
December 15, 2025 at 5:01 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"

rcem.ac.uk/news/fest...
December 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM