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 […]

The NHS in London’s top doctor, Dr Jane Fryer, is urging patients to order and collect any repeat prescriptions or medication early, ahead of the Easter bank holiday, when some GP practices and pharmacies will be closed or working reduced hours. Dr Jane Fryer, Acting Medical Director for the NHS in London, said: “As you […]

Parents and carers of 5 to 11 years olds in London will be able to book a Covid-19 vaccine for their children today (2 April), as the biggest and most successful vaccination programme in NHS history expands again. Appointments are available at sites across the capital from Monday with more coming online throughout the week. […]

London NHS doctor Farzana Hussain is today stressing that having a life-saving covid vaccine during Ramadan does not break the daylight hours fast with the NHS spring booster campaign now underway. Farzana Hussain, a senior GP in East London and 2019 GP of the year, is among the many doctors across the capital urging Londoners […]

Every year, tens of thousands of staff and colleagues working in the NHS in London are confronted with violence and aggression from patients and members of the public simply for going to work. Now, the abuse is at a dangerous level with many of our once hailed heroes fearing for their safety. We, leaders of […]

On world poetry day, NHS London have partnered up with Transport for London (TfL) to launch a poetry competition for young Londoners, aged 12-15, to reflect on how their lives have changed since vaccinations were rolled out in the capital over a year ago. The competition seeks to give young Londoners the opportunity to talk […]

To celebrate the start of National Careers Week (7 March – 12 March), brand new survey results released by the NHS reveal that 66% of Londoners would consider a career in the NHS. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, the outstanding efforts of the NHS have come down to the commitment and dedication of its workforce and […]

The NHS in London is taking part in a cancer awareness campaign that is the first to focus on tackling the fear of cancer, rather than specific symptoms. New research shows that nearly six in 10 people (56%) nationally, say a cancer diagnosis is their biggest health fear, above other illnesses including heart disease and […]

The NHS is launching a lifesaving campaign to encourage Londoners to dial 999 when they are having early signs of a heart attack – following a poll showing less than half of people in London would call 999 if they or a loved one had one of the lesser known symptoms. Backed by celebrities including […]

  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust are pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Swindells as our new joint Chair. Matthew will take up his position on 1 April 2022. Our four trusts – […]