Position statements
NHS performance data shows another month of ‘extreme struggle’ and need for action on workforce – SAM president
Following the release today of the latest NHS performance data which shows among other things that the…
Latest NHS performance data highlights “huge pressure” on urgent and emergency care – SAM president
Commenting today (10 February) on the latest NHS performance data which shows more than six million people…
Health secretary’s NHS elective recovery announcement ‘fails to address key issues’ – SAM past president
Commenting on today’s NHS elective recovery plan announcement by the Secretary of State for Health and Social…
NHS waiting lists ‘an emergency which requires an urgent coherent plan’ says SAM president
Commenting today (07 February) on the issue of delayed plans to tackle the backlog of people waiting…
‘Urgent care system remains hugely strained’ – SAM immediate past president
Commenting on news this week of the easing of Covid restrictions, Dr Susan Crossland, immediate past president…
NHS performance data shows ‘increasingly serious situation’ – SAM president
The latest NHS performance data released today (13 January) shows the number of people in England waiting…
‘Essential virtual wards are appropriately planned, resourced and staffed’ – SAM president
Commenting on the development of virtual wards and the need for careful implementation (reported today 07 January…
‘Questions over how proposed ways out of current chaos can be delivered’ says SAM past president
Commenting today (03 January) on staff sickness rates, Covid admissions and increasing pressure across the NHS, Dr…
‘NHS functioning on life support only’ says SAM president
Dr Tim Cooksley, president of the Society for Acute Medicine, provides an update on current NHS pressures…