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Number of 12 hour waits ‘staggering and simply unacceptable’ – SAM past president

The latest NHS performance data released today (14 March) showed, among other things: Dr Tim Cooksley, immediate past president of…

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‘Older patients increasingly experiencing long waits and degrading corridor care’ – SAM president-elect

In response to an enquiry from The Independent regarding the scale of risk to elderly patients in the current context…

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‘Rumours of NHS funding cut could be final straw’ – SAM past president

Responding to a report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies published today (04 March) which suggests the NHS in England…

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‘Figures indicative of anticipated and entirely predictable winter crisis’

Following the release today (22 February) of the latest weekly NHS performance data, Dr Tim Cooksley, immediate past president of…

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Vacancy: Chair and new Members 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 areseeking to appoint…

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‘Insufficient workforce and capacity to meet demand’ – SAM past president

Following the release today (15 February) of the latest weekly NHS performance figures, Dr Tim Cooksley, immediate past president of the…

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‘Degrading corridor care and prolonged waits causing significant harm’ – SAM past president

The latest NHS performance data released today (08 February) shows, among other things: In response, Dr Tim Cooksley, immediate past…

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Virtual wards ‘not a panacea’ says SAM past president

In response to an enquiry from The Guardian regarding virtual wards, Dr Tim Cooksley, immediate past president of the Society…

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