Yvonne Coghill is to lead plans to rapidly improve support during the pandemic for black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) healthcare staff across London. The NHS in London is already assessing how best to protect BAME staff from the risk of Covid-19 following evidence of higher rates of illness and death among people from many […]
It is normal and okay to feel upset, anxious or confused at times. It is understandable that you might be feeling anxious and worried about coronavirus and that it could be affecting your mental health. You might be struggling with boredom or loneliness or you might be stressed about your job and finances. For those […]
Londoners have been supported by an army of over 95,000 NHS Volunteer Responders during the coronavirus pandemic in a scheme launched by the NHS and Royal Voluntary Service. To mark Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), volunteers across London have been thanked by the Duchess of Cornwall for their acts of kindness to support the NHS during […]
A statement from Sir David Sloman, Regional Director of NHS London: We are the NHS in London. Our people are as diverse as this great city and we stand together in solidarity today and always. We do not, and must never, accept racism in any part of London’s NHS. We must – and will – […]
A new, dedicated NHS bereavement and trauma telephone support line for Filipino staff impacted by the coronavirus pandemic launched today, run by qualified and trained Tagalog speakers. The new care line follows wide engagement on support needs with Filipino colleagues across the NHS. The confidential, free to access line is available seven days a week […]
The NHS in London is today urging anyone who thinks they or a loved one have symptoms of the killer condition not be put off seeking help because of coronavirus but to ‘act FAST’. NHS staff have worked hard to ensure anyone who needs stroke care can safely get it despite the biggest public health […]
This Bank Holiday weekend, Londoners should follow Government guidance on staying safe. If you do need medical help, the NHS will help you get the care you need. If you or someone you live with has coronavirus symptoms (high temperature and/or a new continuous cough) Stay at home and visit uk/coronavirus for health advice and guidance on […]
The NHS in London is urging people to attend all regular vaccination appointments to prevent outbreaks of serious diseases and reduce pressure on the health service. The NHS is continuing to help people to manage illness linked to coronavirus, but is still urging parents to bring children forward for lifesaving vaccinations to stop deadly diseases […]
Londoners are being urged not to hesitate to get checked as new national research revealed that nearly half of the public have concerns about seeking help during the coronavirus pandemic. One in 10 people would not contact their GP even if they had a lump or a new mole which did not go away after […]
The NHS has issued a reminder to Muslims observing the Islamic holy month to avoid social gatherings because of the risk of coronavirus. Ramadan will be marked all over the world from Thursday 23 April with month-long fasting and observations of spiritual reflection set to end on Saturday 23 May. This is followed by Eid […]