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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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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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NHS England “should focus on the fundamentals” – SAM President (11 September)
Commenting in The BMJ (11 September) on NHS winter planning following comments made by NHS Chair Penny Dash at a King’s Fund event,…
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10 September 2026
1,450 patients a day experienced delays of over 12 hours last month – SAM statement (10 September)
Commenting on the release today of the latest NHS performance data, Dr Vicky Price, president of the Society for Acute Medicine, said: “Today’s…
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DHSC investment “will fall short” of climate change recommendations – ecoSAM sustainability lead (09 September)
Commenting on the Department of Health and Social Care’s £1.5 billion investment to help NHS hospitals withstand year-round pressure, Dr Jamie Phillips, ecoSAM…
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9 September 2026
‘NAO’s findings end suggestion marginal A&E improvements are enough’ – SAM president (9 September)
Commenting on the National Audit Office report into NHS A&E performance published today (9 September), Dr Vicky Price, president of the Society for…
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7 September 2026
SAM Newsletter, September 2026
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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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14 August 2026
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 subject to an…
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13 August 2026
‘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 Medicine, said: “From…
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