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‘Bed capacity nowhere near meeting demand’ – SAM president elect
Following today’s announcement by NHS England (25 January) that it has delivered on its ambition of 5,000 more permanent beds,…
Read More‘Current state of turmoil in urgent care services’ – SAM past president
The latest NHS performance data (December) released today (11 January) shows, among other things: •69.4% of patients were seen within…
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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…
Read MoreJoint statement from RCEM and SAM re Same Day Emergency Care
This statement is a follow up to the joint statement issued in 2019 by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) and…
Read MoreNICE Quality Standard Updated: Epilepsies in children, young people and adults
View the updated quality standard Quality standard [QS211] Published: 20 December 2023
Read MoreFrustration expressed on lack of resolution to current strike action
Dr Tim Cooksley, immediate Past President of the Society for Acute Medicine, has expressed frustration that resolution of the current…
Read More‘Predicted winter crisis is hitting hard’ – SAM immediate past president
In response to an enquiry from The Times on winter pressures and strike action, Dr Tim Cooksley, immediate past president…
Read MoreSignificant patient harm and trauma likely across NHS in coming weeks
Dr Tim Cooksley, immediate past president of the Society for Acute Medicine, has warned the next few weeks will see…
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