Position statements
Reality of NHS pressures “more intolerable and unbearable” than envisaged – SAM president
In response to questions about the factors behind the current situation in urgent and emergency care following…
Current situation in urgent and emergency care “shocking” and requires four nation strategy
Commenting today (01 January) on the current situation in urgent and emergency care and the need for…
NHS pressurised like never before – former SAM president
Commenting today (30 December) on current pressures across the NHS, Dr Nick Scriven, former president of the…
Situation in urgent and emergency care “unbearable” – SAM president
Commenting today (21 December) on the current pressures in urgent and emergency care, Dr Tim Cooksley, president…
‘Increasingly intolerable strain on NHS and social care’ – SAM president
Commenting today (19 December) on current pressures across the NHS and social care, Dr Tim Cooksley, president…
‘We are in deeply troubling times’ – SAM immediate past president
Commenting on the latest NHS performance data released today (08 December) which shows patients faced record A&E…
Society for Acute Medicine (SAM) statement of healthcare worker strike actions
NHS and social care are under immense strain. This is exemplified by the crisis seen in media…
‘Funding welcome but plans needed to increase capacity and workforce’ says SAM president
Commenting on today’s Autumn Statement (17 November) delivered by the chancellor which includes an extra £3.3 billion…
‘Standards at unacceptably poor level for patients and staff’ says SAM president
Commenting on today’s NHS performance data release, which shows 69.3% of patients were seen within four hours…