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SAMBA23 National Report
The SAMBA23 national report is now available here. We are grateful for all the work put into taking part in SAMBA23 at each participating site – SAMBA would not be possible without you. If you require a copy of your local report or data, or have any other queries, please email us at samba@acutemedicine.org.uk.
Read More‘PM’s speech woefully under-represents conditions currently being experienced by NHS patients and staff’ – SAM president
Commenting on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak‘s speech earlier today (04 January) in which he outlined how “NHS waiting lists will fall and people will get the care they need more quickly”, Dr Tim Cooksley, president of the Society for Acute Medicine, said: “The PM’s comments seem to overlook the fact there will be no elective…
Read MoreSAMBA22 National Report
The SAMBA22 national report is now available here. A massive thank you once again to all who took part in SAMBA22 – SAMBA would not be possible without you. If you require a copy of your local report or data, or have any other queries, please email us at samba@acutemedicine.org.uk.
Read MoreJanuary 2022 Newsletter
January 2022 Newsletter
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March 2022 Newsletter
Read MoreCall for Nominations February 2022
It is time for Elections! The following positions are being advertised: SAM Physician Associate Job Description SAM IT Lead Please see the attached letter outlining the details. The deadline for applications is 14 February.
Read MoreNICE: End of life care for adults – Quality standard [QS13]
This quality standard covers care for adults (aged 18 and over) who are approaching the end of their life. This includes people who are likely to die within 12 months, people with advanced, progressive, incurable conditions and people with life-threatening acute conditions. It also covers support for their families and carers. It includes care provided…
Read MoreCouncil Members 2021
NAME POSITION Start Date End Date SAM Directors Sue Crossland Past Immediate President Sep-21 Sep-23 Tim Cooksley President Sep-21 Sep-23 Nick Murch President Elect Sep-21 Sep-23 Vicky Price Secretary May-22 May-25 Micheal Wheble Treasurer Oct-19 Oct-22 SAM Council Nick Smallwood England Regional Representative Sep-20 Sep-23 Mcheal Trimble Northern Ireland Regional…
Read MoreSAM past president warns current pressures and lack of respite ‘extremely worrying ahead of next onslaught’
Following today’s article in The Independent on concerns raised by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine about current pressures and patient safety, Dr Nick Scriven, immediate past president of the Society for Acute Medicine, said: “It is extremely worrying we are facing such pressures and problems at a time when, traditionally, urgent medical admissions might dip…
Read MoreSAM submission to Health and Social Care Committee’s pandemic inquiry
The Society for Acute Medicine has made a submission to the Health and Social Care Committee’s ‘Delivering Core NHS and Care Services during the Pandemic and Beyond’ inquiry ahead of its latest evidence session today (Tuesday, 16 June). In the letter, available to download here (Health and Social Care Committee submission), Dr Susan Crossland, president…
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