London’s top doctor has urged people to protect themselves and their families from flu over the coming week amid warnings that new cases may peak over the busy Christmas period. While more people over the age of 65 have received their flu jab than this time last year – the call to action from Dr […]
NHS London and homelessness charity Groundswell are empowering those experiencing homelessness in the capital to seek healthcare and stay as well as possible this winter. The award-winning ‘My Right to Healthcare’ cards, produced by Groundswell in partnership with the NHS in London, are being distributed to those experiencing homelessness across London – explaining how they […]
For the first time, this winter all primary school pupils in the capital are being offered the flu vaccine – meaning an extra 117,000 children will be protected from the serious, and even deadly, virus. This takes the number of Londoners eligible for free the flu vaccine to a record 3.2 million. Primary school children […]
Update: 06.12.2019 Dr Vin Diwakar, Medical Director for the NHS in London, said: “All three people taken to hospital following Friday’s attack at London Bridge are recovering well and the final patient has been discharged home. I would like to thank all our wonderful NHS staff for the care given to those who were hurt. […]
Winter has arrived and many Londoners are gearing up for festive celebrations. But for those who have a long-term condition, like lung disease, the winter period can be a time of uncertainty and worry – with the cold weather worsening the symptoms of respiratory problems. Every winter, GP surgeries and hospitals see an increase in […]
This Diabetes Awareness Month, we hear from a London mum – Lisa – and her 15-year-old daughter about how they are doing three years after her Type 1 diagnosis. It’s hard to believe that it’s been just over three years since my daughter’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis. It it was so daunting at the […]
NHS England / NHS Improvement is pleased to announce the appointment of Dominic Dodd as Chair of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust from 1 November 2019 to 31 October 2023. This appointment in London sees Dominic continue in his current separate role as Chair of The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Dominic […]
NHS England and NHS Improvement in London is pleased to announce the appointment of Baroness Julia Neuberger as Chair of Whittington Health NHS Trust from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2024. From 1 November 2019, the current Vice Chair, Anu Singh will step up as Acting Chair until 31 March 2020. David Holt, appointed […]
It’s getting chilly out there and many people are suffering from coughs, colds and other seasonal bugs. Whatever the weather, the NHS in London is here to help with all your healthcare needs: Advice from a pharmacist Visiting your local pharmacy can be the fastest way to get advice and medication if you have a […]
London’s GPs, nurses and pharmacists have started to vaccinate everyone at high risk of getting or spreading flu this winter, in order to keep people well this winter. One of London’s top nurses, Martin Machray is encouraging everyone who is eligible for the NHS vaccination to get theirs this autumn – highlighting that the flu […]