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 […]
This Easter weekend, Londoners should stay at home in line with Government guidance. By staying at home, you will be helping to save lives and protect the NHS. If you do need medical help this weekend, please follow our advice: If you or someone you live with has coronavirus symptoms (high temperature and/or a new […]
NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSEI) London region has asked Barts Health NHS Trust to oversee the new NHS Nightingale Hospital London alongside its existing group of hospitals. The specialist hospital based at the ExCeL conference centre in East London, will care for up to 3,500 people affected by COVID-19, and is due to accept […]
A new approach to cancer care across the capital is being introduced to ensure patients get the lifesaving treatments they need during the Covid-19 pandemic. Cancer services across London are now being coordinated by a specialist ‘Cancer Hub’ led by The Royal Marsden and University College London Hospitals. The Hub will ensure NHS hospitals continue […]
Two reports are today published by NHS Improvement that document historic care failings in the Cardiac Surgery Unit at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust between 2013 and 2018 and set out action taken to improve and ensure safe care. They are being considered at the public board meeting at the trust today. The […]