Position statements
‘Recognition of the need for more hospital and intermediate care beds welcome’ says SAM as UEC recovery plan published
Commenting on a new blueprint published today by NHS England and the government which aims to help…
‘Growing number of 12-hour waits of particular concern’ – SAM president
Commenting on the release today (12 January) of the latest NHS performance data which shows ambulance response…
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…