Early day motion · EDM 239 · 1 Jun 2026

Emergency Medicine Day 2026

Tabled by Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat) 39 signatures

The motion

That this House recognises the vital contribution of emergency medicine professionals, up and down the country, who deliver urgent and life-saving care and pays tribute to them for their dedicated service in our A&E Departments as we celebrate Emergency Medicine Day 2026; notes with concern the increasing levels of violence, aggression and abuse directed towards staff working in emergency departments; further notes the impact of unsafe working conditions on staff wellbeing, workforce retention and patient care; believes that all healthcare workers have the right to work free from fear of violence, intimidation or abuse; calls for enforcement of a zero-tolerance approach to violence and abuse against healthcare staff; and expresses its gratitude to emergency medicine professionals across the UK for their dedication, professionalism and resilience.