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8 October 2026
“13% rise in 12-hour waits should set alarm bells ringing” – SAM president (08 October)
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…
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5 October 2026
“Sustained pressure increases risk” – SAM immediate past president (27 September)
Commenting in an article in The Sun on a rise in clinical negligence claims against A&E departments, Dr Nick Murch, immediate past president…
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SAM President’s Update – September 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…
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First national online pathway for headache care supports GPs and pharmacists with assessment, management and treatment
NHS England’s Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme has launched the first national online pathway and decision-making tool for the care of…
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15 September 2026
Society for Acute Medicine 2026 AGM Announcement
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Society for Acute Medicine will be held on Thursday 8 October 2026 at 17:45hrs at the…
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SAM President’s Update – July/August 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…
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30 July 2026
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 of acute medicine,…
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27 July 2026
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 – Phase 1.…
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17 July 2026
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 appoint a member…
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16 July 2026
SAM Wellbeing QI Competition– Helping Acute Medicine Flourish
View / download: Competition posterTemplate for entryMarking scheme Do you have a project that has made a real difference to staff wellbeing in…
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