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SAM Research Development Grants 2024

1. Purpose of the Grants The overall intention is to encourage and support departments of Acute Medicine to develop research…

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Statement in support of ultrasound training within Acute Medicine

The Society strongly supports the development of ultrasound competencies for AcuteMedicine clinicians, both those in training and those otherwise working…

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NHS performance ‘reflects trajectory of great concern’ – SAM president

The latest NHS performance data, released today (Thursday, 10 August) shows, among other things: *74.0% of patients were seen within…

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SAM raises concerns around the urgent and emergency care plan and responds to NHS England’s winter plan

In August, Dr Tim Cooksley, president of the Society for Acute Medicine, worked alongside colleagues to highlight concerns around the…

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Spiral of decline in urgent and emergency care evident every month – SAM president

The latest NHS performance data released today shows, among other things: *73.3% of patients were seen within four hours in…

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‘Spiral of decline in urgent and emergency care yet to reach lowest point’ – SAM in the BMJ

Dedicated hospital units designed to treat emergency medical patients for up to 72 hours are now under such intense demand…

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SAM response to NHS Long Term Workforce Plan

The much anticipated and eagerly awaited NHS Long Term Workforce Plan has been published: in itself an important achievement and, like so many…

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SAM Council election results, June 2023

The Society for Acute Medicine (SAM) is delighted to notify you all of the results of the recent call for…

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