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The NHS in London treats more people for cancer than pre-pandemic

Thousands more people started vital treatment for cancer in the capital over the last year compared to before the pandemic, according to latest figures. Over 39,000 people in London received treatment for cancer over the last year (Nov 2021 – Oct 2022) – up by more than 2,700 on the same period pre-pandemic. More people […]

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Londoners reminded to use NHS 111 online ahead of the festive season

The NHS in London is reminding people they can get assessed and directed to the care they need by using NHS 111 online without leaving the comfort of their homes. After entering answers about any specific health needs online, the service makes an assessment and directs users to the best place for their care – this can […]

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Stock up and stay well this Christmas bank holiday

Ahead of the Christmas and New Year bank holiday weekends, Londoners are urged to prepare for their healthcare needs early and to take precautions to stay healthy while enjoying the holidays.   With some GPs and pharmacies closed or working reduced hours, it is important for people to order or collect any repeat prescriptions in advance.  […]

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NHS in London expands mental health crisis services this winter

The NHS in London is set to boost mental health support for people in crisis to ease demand and pressure on emergency services this winter, as part of extensive winter plans already underway. Mental health professionals will work within ambulance control centres and accompany paramedics on emergency call outs, to treat people of all ages […]

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New festive pop-up vaccination services spring up across London

Hundreds of Londoners are receiving vital protection against Covid-19 and flu this winter at new pop-up vaccination services being stood up across the capital. Scores of pop-up vaccination sites have been mobilised in the capital in recent weeks, as the NHS in London steps up efforts to get more eligible Londoners vaccinated against Covid-19 and […]

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London’s NHS continues to cut waiting times despite rising winter pressures

The NHS in London has continued to reduce long wait times for planned treatment and see even more patients for diagnostics tests and potentially lifesaving cancer checks, as staff contend with the start of a busy winter. Latest figures show tens of thousands more people received the diagnostic tests and checks they needed in October […]

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