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“13% rise in 12-hour waits should set alarm bells ringing” – SAM president (08 October)

October 8, 2026

Commenting on the latest NHS performance data released today (08 October) Dr Vicky Price, president of the Society for Acute Medicine, said: “A 13% year-on-year rise in 12-hour emergency department waits as winter approaches should set alarm bells ringing. “More than 50,000 patients waited over 12 hours from the decision to admit to admission in…
“Sustained pressure increases risk” – SAM immediate past president (27 September)

October 5, 2026

Commenting in an article in The Sun on a rise in clinical negligence claims against A&E departments, Dr Nick Murch, immediate past president of the Society for Acute Medicine, said: “Rising demand, overcrowding, long waits and staff shortages all create a more difficult environment in which to deliver safe, timely care. “Reduced bed capacity can…
SAM President’s Update – September 2026

October 2, 2026

Catch up on the latest activities and priorities from the SAM President. Thisupdate highlights how SAM is championing the identity of Acute Medicine,strengthening collaboration with partner organisations, supporting our trainees,and driving forward key projects across research, workforce planning, and clinicalpractice.

Setting the standard. Improving acute care.