Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh The Faculty promotes high standards of teaching and research in pre-hospital emergency medicine, and

As part of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, the Faculty's aims and objectives are:

-To set and maintain standards of practice in pre-hospital care;
-To promote education in and teaching of pre-hospital care;
-To initiate technical developments and research in pre-hospital care; and
-To integrate effectively the efforts of all participants in pre-hospital care, and to harmonise and facilitate the onward management of the sick and injured.

Happy Friday from the FPHC Team!Have you still got some end-of-week motivation to advance your career? Why check out our...
11/09/2026

Happy Friday from the FPHC Team!

Have you still got some end-of-week motivation to advance your career? Why check out our DipMIM Exam?

The Diploma in Major Incident Management (DipMIM) is designed for professionals involved in planning or coordinating major incident responses beyond their own area of expertise. It bridges the gap between MIMMS/HMIMMS and master’s-level study, focusing on organisational and regulatory frameworks.

Ready to give it a go? See here about how to apply: https://bit.ly/46PAoxA

Just one more week to go until The Emergency Services Show!See you next week 🙌
09/09/2026

Just one more week to go until The Emergency Services Show!

See you next week 🙌

Are you interested in joining the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care, or would you like to know more about your membership ben...
02/09/2026

Are you interested in joining the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care, or would you like to know more about your membership benefits?

Come and have a chat with the FPHC team at The Emergency Services Show

We’ll be happy to talk you through the different membership options, benefits and opportunities available—and answer any questions you may have.

The Emergency Services Show is getting closer!Want to see what’s planned? Have a nosey at the https://bit.ly/4wEDqiP If ...
26/08/2026

The Emergency Services Show is getting closer!

Want to see what’s planned? Have a nosey at the https://bit.ly/4wEDqiP

If you’re passing by, remember to say hi 😊

We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

FPHC Medal 2025 – Dr Louisa ChanThe Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care is delighted to announce Dr Louisa Chan as a recipient ...
21/08/2026

FPHC Medal 2025 – Dr Louisa Chan

The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care is delighted to announce Dr Louisa Chan as a recipient of the FPHC Medal 2025, recognising her outstanding and sustained contribution to pre-hospital care and the development of PHEM training across the UK.

Through her leadership of the IBTPHEM Training Committee, commitment to education and assessment, and work to improve equity and access within the specialty, Louisa has played a fundamental role in shaping the training of pre-hospital clinicians nationally.

Her leadership, integrity and extraordinary commitment to developing others have created an impact that will continue to be felt across the specialty for years to come.

Congratulations, Louisa, and thank you for your exceptional contribution to pre-hospital care.

FPHC Medal 2025 – Dr David Bruce OBEThe Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care is delighted to announce Dr David Bruce OBE as a re...
21/08/2026

FPHC Medal 2025 – Dr David Bruce OBE

The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care is delighted to announce Dr David Bruce OBE as a recipient of the FPHC Medal 2025, recognising his outstanding and sustained contribution to the Faculty.

From leading international development and strengthening the Faculty’s course endorsement programme, to supporting the development of the DipMIM and contributing extensively to Faculty governance, David has dedicated an extraordinary amount of time and expertise to the FPHC.

His knowledge, commitment and unwavering support of the Faculty and its members have been invaluable.

Congratulations, David, and thank you for your exceptional contribution to the FPHC.

We’re recruiting: FPHC Conference LeadThe Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced indivi...
11/08/2026

We’re recruiting: FPHC Conference Lead

The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to provide leadership for the development, planning and delivery of its conference.

This voluntary, three-year appointment is an exciting opportunity to help shape a high-quality educational programme reflecting current practice, emerging topics and the priorities of the pre-hospital care community.

Applicants must be Faculty members in good standing and should have strong leadership, organisational, communication and collaborative-working skills.

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 500 words to [email protected].

Closing date: Friday 4 September 2026

Find out more and view the full role description: https://bit.ly/4zh8tUy

FPHC Webinar | Casualty Care in Mountain RescueJoin the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care for our next webinar exploring the ...
30/07/2026

FPHC Webinar | Casualty Care in Mountain Rescue

Join the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care for our next webinar exploring the unique challenges of delivering casualty care in the mountain environment.

Tuesday 25 August 2026
19:00 to 20:00 BST
Speaker: Dr Alistair Morris

This session will examine the realities of mountain rescue, sharing practical insights and lessons from the field that are relevant to clinicians working across pre-hospital, emergency and critical care settings.

Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance, which can be used as evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Register here: https://bit.ly/4h4QvxR

14/07/2026

🚑 We're delighted to be exhibiting at The Emergency Services Show 2026!

Join us on 16–17 September at the NEC Birmingham, where you'll have the opportunity to connect with over 16,000 emergency services professionals, explore the latest innovations from 500+ exhibitors, attend CPD-accredited education sessions, and experience live demonstrations and networking opportunities.

If you're attending, we'd love to welcome you to the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care stand and chat about our work, education, membership and upcoming opportunities.

Register for your free ticket here:
https://bit.ly/4w2679P

As part of your registration, you'll also receive complimentary access to the co-located Emergency Tech Show.

We look forward to seeing you there!

🎉 Congratulations to our Faculty members recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List!The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care...
13/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our Faculty members recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List!

The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care is delighted to congratulate Dr Roderick Mackenzie MBE, Dr Simon Lewis MBE, and Mr Paul Gates BEM on this well-deserved recognition.

Their dedication has made a lasting impact on pre-hospital care, from helping establish Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) as a recognised medical subspecialty to advancing emergency care, education and training across the UK. Their contributions continue to shape the future of our specialty and improve patient care.

Read more about their achievements on our website:
https://bit.ly/4eZTdDn

Congratulations to Rod, Simon and Paul on this fantastic achievement!

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