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1,450 patients a day experienced delays of over 12 hours last month – SAM statement (10 September)
10 September 2026Commenting on the release today of the latest NHS performance data, Dr Vicky Price, president of the Society for Acute Medicine, said: “Today’s figures show that 44,951 patients waited more than 12 hours in emergency departments from decision to admit to admission in August, up 25.2% on last year. That means 1,450 patients a day experienced delays that should never become normal. “Coming just a day after the National Audit Office warned that improvements in A&E performance remain smaller and slower than hoped, these figures should remove any doubt about the urgency of the task. “Long waits are a symptom of poor patient flow across the whole hospital and wider health and care system.…
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9 September 2026
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7 September 2026
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Statement on the impact of extreme heat on healthcare services in the UK (14 August)
14 August 2026Events
SAM Educational Evening, 24 September 2026, online
24/09/2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – SAM Educational Evening: The Acute Take: Growing Up with Chronic Disease Thursday 24 September 2026 1900-2100hrs Zoom webinar 2 Category 1 (external) CPD credits will be applied for with the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom. The webinar is free to attend for SAM members. Non-members are required to pay […]
SAM Ultrasound Course, 7 October 2026, Glasgow
07/10/2026 @ All Day – Society for Acute Medicine Ultrasound Course Date: Wednesday 7 October 2026 Venue: Glasgow Hilton Hotel, 1 William Street, Glasgow, G3 8HT Cost: £100 SAM Members | £200 non-SAM members This hands-on course is focused on mandatory competencies for the new curriculum: Thoracic, Abdo/Renal, DVT/Peripheral Vascular Access. Attendees must have completed the FAMUS e-LFH module. Online […]
SAMGlasgow, 8-9 October 2026, Hilton Glasgow
08/10/2026 – 09/10/2026 @ All Day – SAMGlasgow: The Society for Acute Medicine’s 20th annual International conference 8-9 October 2026 Hilton Glasgow You can register for SAMGlasgow either in-person or as a virtual delegate. Late payment fees begin on 21 September! 12 External CPD Points will be applied for with the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom. […]
AWESAM, 16-19 November 2026, Scottish Borders
16/11/2026 – 19/11/2026 @ All Day – AWESAM: The Finishing School for Acute Physicians 16-19 November 2026 Scottish Borders AWESAM is a residential finishing school for Acute Medicine doctors within 18 months of CCT. Designed by AIM consultants with a focus on leadership and the non-clinical aspects our work. Having encountered some challenges during our own careers, we wanted to share the […]
FAMUS Course, 24 October 2026, Birmingham
24/10/2026 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – FAMUS Course 24 October 2026 Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, NEC, Pendigo Way, Birmingham, B40 1PS Cost: £300 View further information and booking information here To book, please email ultrasoundcourse@outlook.com
FAMUS and RCEM POCUS, 4 & 5 November 2026, Cambridge & online
04/11/2026 – 05/11/2026 @ All Day – FAMUS and RCEM POCUS 4th November 2026 – Online 5th November 2026 – Practical. Venue: Cambridge Belfry Hotel, CB23 6BW Course Cost: £360 View the event flyer To book, please click here For further information, please visit the website Email Contact: contact@cambridgemedicalultrasound.co.uk
FAMUS Course, 7 November 2026, Birmingham
07/11/2026 @ All Day – FAMUS Course 7th Nov 2026 Venue: University hospitals Birmingham Cost £250 Book online here
FUSIC Course, 9 & 10 November 2026, South Yorkshire
09/11/2026 – 10/11/2026 @ 12:00 am – 11:59 pm – FUSIC Course – South Yorkshire 9 & 10 November 2026 Venue: Education Centre, Barnsley Hospital, Gawber Road, Barnsley, S75 2EP Costs Both days: £500 Day 1 or Day 2 only: £300 View the event flyer Book online here For further information contact Leian Barlow: l.barlow3@nhs.net Or visit FUSIC-SY.co.uk for further details on travel, accommodation, educational […]
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