Position statements
NHS “clinging on by fingernails” says SAM president
In response to reports the NHS is “recovering well” following comments made at NHS England’s board meeting…
‘Performance data shows dire state of affairs’ – SAM president
Following the release today (09 September 2021) of the latest NHS performance data, Dr Susan Crossland, president…
Talk of billions can’t hide failure to get the basics right for so long – SAM president
Following today’s announcement by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on NHS and social care funding (07 September), Dr…
Proposed NHS funding ‘falls far short’ says SAM president
Ahead of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement on NHS and social care funding (which is suggested to…
NHS staff ‘pretty much running on empty’ – SAM past president
Following the release today (12 August) of the latest NHS performance data, Dr Nick Scriven, immediate past…
SAM president welcomes new NHS England chief executive
Following the announcement of Amanda Pritchard as the new chief executive of NHS England, Dr Susan Crossland,…
NHS strain compounded by rising cases of norovirus – SAM past president
Public Health England has issued an alert today (16 July) about rising cases of norovirus in the…
Senior medics warn of “Covid explosion” as restrictions lift
Dr Nick Scriven, immediate past president of the Society for Acute Medicine, has warned of his concerns…
NHS data shows extent of “precarious situation” – SAM past president
Following the release today (08 July) of the latest NHS performance data, Dr Nick Scriven, immediate past…