The NHS in London is continuing to make progress on seeing patients quicker, with more people now waiting less than 18 weeks for treatment. New data shows 61.1% of Londoners awaiting treatment are on the waiting list for less than 18 weeks – the highest proportion since November 2023. This demonstrates significant progress towards the […]
The NHS in London is reminding eligible people to get their COVID-19 spring booster vaccine before 17th June 2025. Local teams in London are working hard to make the vaccine available to as many people as possible this year, which provides vital protection against different strains of the COVID-19 virus and reduces the risk of […]
London’s health and care leaders have today set out their plans for a neighbourhood health service to bring care closer to people’s homes. The plans set out a case for change for how health care will be delivered in the capital with contributions from NHS England London, London’s five Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), London Health […]
PRESS RELEASE Embargoed until 00:01 Monday 12 May Londoners encouraged to pursue a career in nursing On international nurses’ day (12th May), the NHS in London is encouraging potential nurses to apply for a career in the NHS to strengthen the future NHS workforce in the capital. Studying a nursing degree opens a world of possibilities, […]
From advanced data analytics, predicting and prevent complications in pregnancy, to AI-driven tools that support clinicians in making informed decisions, maternity services across the capital exemplify the potential benefits of a digital approach to healthcare. As the NHS develops its 10-Year health plan, midwives prove integral in delivering the three shifts this strategy is built […]
Ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend, and with temperatures continuing to rise this week in the Capital, the NHS in London is urging people to take care in the hot weather and use NHS services wisely. The hot spell is not only set to bring the warmest weather of 2025 so far, but it could also […]
New figures show an extra 253 GPs have been recruited by London practices since 1 October. The recruitment boost, part of the government’s Plan for Change, aims to make it easier for people to get an appointment with their GP, ease pressure on GPs, cut waiting lists and ‘bring back the family GP’. South London GP and NHS […]
London NHS staff’s efforts to deliver additional appointments have cut waiting list times and hit the ambitious faster diagnosis standard for cancer, new data shows. Waiting lists have dropped across the capital. In February 2025, 1,172,474 Londoners were on the waiting list to start treatment, a significant reduction of 2,709 compared to the previous month […]
People in London are reminded to plan their medicine needs over the Easter break, use the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions and visit NHS111 online first if medical advice is needed. Chief nurse for the NHS in London Karen Bonner said: “The NHS is here for you over the bank holiday. We’re asking people across the […]
The NHS in London is improving mental health support for patients with major trauma injuries, their families, local communities and the staff who care for them, with a £4m investment in the capital’s four major trauma centres. This will improve the NHS’s day-to-day resilience and its ability to step up support in the event of a major incident in […]