The NHS has started pilots of home testing for coronavirus where NHS staff, including nurses and paramedics, will visit people in their own homes rather than them having to travel. Professor Keith Willett, NHS strategic incident director for coronavirus said: “We have started to pilot home testing for coronavirus in London, which will be carried out […]
Dr Vin Diwakar, Medical Director for the NHS in London, said: “One of the people injured in the London Bridge incident has now been able to return home. Two people remain in a stable condition and continue to receive expert care in hospital. “I’m sure the public would like to join me in again paying thanks […]
NHS chief executive Simon Stevens said: “We are pleased to be able to report that the condition of the patient who was critically injured in the terrible events at London Bridge yesterday has now improved. While three people remain in hospital, this means two are now stable and a third has less serious injuries. “I would […]
In response to today’s attack at London Bridge, NHS chief executive Simon Stevens said: “Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone who responded to this incident, both the extraordinarily brave members of the public and our emergency responders. “As the Met Police have confirmed, sadly two people have died in addition to the suspect. “London Ambulance Service […]
Professor Jane Cummings, Chief Nursing Officer for England, said: “I am deeply saddened to hear that Kirsty Boden has been named as a victim of Saturday’s terrorist atrocity. My thoughts are with Kirsty’s family and friends, as well as her colleagues at Guy’s Hospital and the rest of the Trust, through this unimaginably difficult time. […]
NHS England update as of 2pm on Sunday 4 June 2017. Jane Cummings, Chief Nursing Officer for England and Sir Bruce Keogh, National Medical Director for NHS England, today issued a joint statement: “The appalling events in London on Saturday night follow all too fast on the heels of the dreadful attacks we have seen on […]
After the initial shock of the terrible events in Manchester, NHS England advises on immediate and longer-term care and support for the children and adults affected by the attack. Since Monday 22 May, a wealth of information has been made available – the purpose of this package is to bring the best evidenced based advice […]
NHS England has today issued an update on the industrial action by junior doctors that is taking place during April 27. In the period of industrial action on 27 April 2016 (which includes the full withdrawal of emergency cover by junior doctors), the earliest available data, reported as at 0900hrs, indicates 78% of junior doctors […]
NHS England has today issued an update on the industrial action by junior doctors that is taking place during 26 and 27 April. In the period of industrial action on 26 April 2016 (which includes the full withdrawal of emergency cover by junior doctors), the earliest available data, reported as at 0900hrs, indicates that 78% […]
The NHS is pulling out all the stops to minimise the risks to the quality and safety of care during this week’s strike, NHS England has said. NHS England asked all trust boards across the country to provide assurance that they have adequate plans in place to manage the impact of the strike, focussing on […]