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Statement on the impact of extreme heat on healthcare services in the UK (14 August)

The UK is currently gripped by its fifth heatwave of the year. At time of writing, all of England is…

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‘Performance data should bring sharp focus to the new Prime Minister’s first weeks’ – SAM president-elect (13 August)

Commenting on the latest NHS performance data released today (13 August), Dr Ragit Varia, president-elect of the Society for Acute…

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President’s Fully Funded Places: SAMGlasgow conference

Introduction The Society for Acute Medicine (SAM) has long been at the forefront of supporting healthcare professionals in the field…

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‘Ending corridor care must improve care, not simply change where patients wait’ – SAM president-elect (30 July)

Commenting on analysis published today (30 July) by the Nuffield Trust which shows that patients over 80 are worst affected…

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Acute Medicine Career & Capability Framework for Nurses

Today the Society for Acute Medicine is proud to share the release of the SAM Acute Medicine Nurse Capability Framework…

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SAM Newsletter July 2026

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SAM welcomes early focus on winter planning, accountability and collaboration (17 July)

Commenting on the publication today (17 July) of NHS England’s ‘Winter planning 2026/27 – expectations and assurance’ letter, Dr Ragit…

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Vacancy: Member of the Acute Medicine Specialty Certificate Examining Board

The Society for Acute Medicine and the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK are seeking to…

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