SAM President’s Update – September 2026
Catch up on the latest activities and priorities from the SAM President. This
update 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 clinical
practice.
More from SAM
More news, statements and updates from the Society for Acute Medicine.
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“Carrying an existing crisis into winter” – SAM president (20 October)
Commenting on a survey published today (20 October 2026) by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) which found 150 of the UK’s leading A&E doctors have said they are very worried about the pressure that Emergency Departments will face this winter, Dr Vicky Price, president of the Society for Acute Medicine, said: “The concerns…
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Corridor Care Coalition letter to Yvette Cooper MP (16 October)
As one of 16 organisations which form the Corridor Care Coalition, the Society for Acute Medicine co-signed a letter to Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, highlighting that corridor care is incompatible with safe, high-quality care. Read the letter in full here
Society for Acute Medicine
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