The NHS in London has welcomed over one hundred international medics and refugees, including those from Ukraine, and Myanmar to become NHS doctors, thanks to the introduction of a new medical support worker (MSW) role. More than 140 people were employed as MSWs last year in a significant boost to the workforce in the capital […]
As the UK marks Clean Air Day on June 16, every NHS trust in London will play its part in helping the NHS cut more than 1m tonnes of CO2 emissions in the next three years, with a Green Plan in place at each – the equivalent of taking 520,000 cars off the road. The […]
The capital’s top doctor is urging the most vulnerable Londoners to book their COVID-19 Spring booster vaccination this month, to reduce the risk of falling seriously ill. The renewed appeal comes nearly two months after the NHS began the latest phase of its COVID vaccination programme, offering people aged 75 and over, older adult care […]
London NHS staff across dentistry, physiotherapy, social care and occupational therapy have been recognized alongside dozens of healthcare staff in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Honours List. NHS staff, including GPs, nurses and midwives across the country have also been honoured in the landmark awards, celebrating 70 years of the Queen’s service. Andrew Ridley, Regional Director […]
Top doctor for the NHS in London, Dr Chris Streather recommends Londoners get ahead of their healthcare needs early, as the four-day bank holiday weekend is expected to cause additional pressures on NHS services. With some GPs and pharmacies closed or working reduced hours, it is important to be prepared in advance for any existing […]
Nearly 84,000 Londoners now have a reduced chance of developing Type 2 diabetes thanks to the world leading NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS DPP), which launched in 2016. Prevention is a key part of the NHS Long Term Plan, which set out a major expansion of the Diabetes Prevention Programme. With almost 750,000 people at […]
The roll-out of the biggest and most successful vaccination programme in history continues with people aged 75 and over, and those who are immunosuppressed being advised to book their COVID-19 spring booster, while children aged 5-11 are being encouraged to have their first dose. As a diverse and multinational city, the NHS in London is […]
More than 50,000 nurses and health visitors work across the capital, providing cradle-to-grave care to Londoners. Jane Clegg, chief nurse for the NHS in London, has taken the opportunity to pay tribute to nursing staff across the region: “I would like to wish all of my nursing colleagues across the capital a very happy International […]
Top doctor for the NHS in London, Dr Jane Fryer, is encouraging patients in the capital to prepare for their health in advance of the bank holiday. Ensuring medication and repeat prescriptions are ordered and collected early can be essential, while some GP and pharmacies will be closed or working reduced hours over the long […]
Monthly performance data, published today, show despite ongoing pressures, hardworking teams across London’s NHS continue to recover routine care. While continuing to work through Covid-19 backlogs, the number of patients waiting 52 weeks has reduced by 38% since this time last year. From Super Saturdays, to high intensity theatre lists where surgeons focus on one […]