The data starkly illustrates the reality for politicians about to write manifestos. There is a binary choice: significant investment with sustainable plans increasing capacity or presiding over a system that is permeated with degrading corridor care and unnecessary deaths.

One month until SAM Belfast (2nd/3rd May). Fantastic programme. Great speakers. We are excited to see old and new friends. Few in person spaces remain. Register for in person or online.
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There's been a bit of recent interest in long Emergency Department stays and risk of mortality. NHSE and DHSC have been trying to reduce the problems in Emergency Department with their Recovery Plan and the recently released Planning Guidance. So how's it going? a 🧵

Absolutely crackers!!!

'A funding cut could be the final straw for many colleagues and would undoubtedly cause severe harm to large numbers of patients.
Funding is only part of the solution but a crucial one. A reduction at this stage could be a terminal event' Tim Cooksley
theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/m…

Important thread from Adrian Boyle.
The artificial focus on quick wins over next few weeks will potentially cause harm to the sickest and most vulnerable patients.
If target 'hit' in March and 'missed' in April what has been achieved?

Bold action needs to be taken by government across the health and social care system to have a positive lasting impact so patients can receive the right care when they need it.

Read our response to the latest NHS performance data 👇
rcplondon.ac.uk/news/rcp-respo…

'Degrading corridor care and prolonged waits causing significant harm is tragically and increasingly the expected state in urgent and emergency care' Tim Cooksley in the The Independent Rebecca Thomas Adrian Boyle
independent.co.uk/news/health/a-…

There’s not really evidence. that they’re going to relieve the pressures on acute hospitals or are a magic bullet David Oliver
Fundamental problem remains that demand has exceeded healthcare capacity in all settings for a significant period Tim Cooksley
theguardian.com/society/2024/f…

The sitrep is up and running now!

Is your SDEC ‘bedded’?

The sitrep is open every day until 25th February

acutemedicine.org.uk/sitrep/

Felt to be me it fell a long way short of being a pledge. Victoria Atkins also expressed liking the idea.
Sad that neither could be stronger on this key recommendation

Fantastic Times Health Commission launch.
Wes Streeting MP told Rachel Sylvester 'We have never spent more on the NHS at the same time outcomes have never been worse.' Big injection of cash is not imminent.

Is your SDEC 'bedded'?
Important SAM Online SITREP data as part of SAMBA. Vital to inform policy. Grateful as always for all those who support. Cat Atkin Chris Subbe Dan Lasserson Tim Cooksley Ben Lovell
acutemedicine.org.uk/sitrep/

Many congratulations Dr Dr Chris Subbe !! A true research leader in SAM Online

Has been a great privilege to work with you delivering SAMBA

Looking forward to seeing all the great #patientsafety innovations you will develop on your clinical academic path

Privilege for SAM Online to be at launch of BMJ commission in UK Parliament this evening. Calls for a national emergency approach following next election whoever is elected. There is complete professional unanimity as to the severity and scale of the crisis.

New #JITC article: Management of infliximab refractory immune checkpoint inhibitor gastrointestinal toxicity: a multicenter case series bit.ly/3Umnd23 Catriona Harvey Serigne Lo @McQuadeMDLAc Matteo Carlino Professor Georgina Long AO Christian Blank

Today, we launch The BMJ Commission on the Future of the NHS

It calls on the next elected government to recognise the existential threat to the NHS & recommit to its founding principles

Liam Smeeth Parveen Kumar Victor Adebowale Kamran Abbasi #BMJNHSCommission
bmj.com/content/384/bm…

.Liam Smeeth Parveen Kumar Victor Adebowale Kamran Abbasi introduce The BMJ Commission on the Future of the NHS, arguing that the government must recognise the existential threat to the NHS and recommit to its founding principles

Read here: bmj.com/content/384/bm… #BMJNHSCommission