Position statements
Senior medics warn of “terrifying trajectory” in the NHS and what it means for winter
Senior medics have warned of a “terrifying trajectory” which is likely to see the the NHS face…
‘Extremely troubled times ahead in urgent and emergency care’ says SAM president
The latest NHS performance data published today (Thursday, 13 April) shows, among other things: • 71.5% of…
Society for Acute Medicine (SAM) statement on junior doctor strike
With junior doctors in England set to stage a four-day strike from tomorrow (Tuesday, 11 April), Dr…
‘Damning data shows significant strain’ – SAM president
Commenting today (09 March) on the latest NHS performance data which shows, among other things, 71.5% of patients…
‘Strike action reflects these concerns and staff burn out’ – SAM president
Commenting on ongoing industrial action by a range of healthcare professionals, Dr Tim Cooksley, president of the…
‘Intolerable situation in NHS will not be overcome without a people recovery’ – SAM president
Commenting on the latest NHS performance data released today which, among other things, shows 72.4% of patients…
‘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…