Latest data from Public Health England (PHE) shows that seasonal flu activity remains high with increased admissions to intensive care units in London. Over the last week, flu intensive care admission rates in London increased by 20%, whilst overall hospitalisation rates for flu increased by 6%. Since the start of the season 23 flu outbreaks […]
Nearly 13,000 patients in London have been saved unnecessary A&E trips or GP appointments this winter thanks to referrals to community pharmacists by NHS 111. The NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS), launched in late October 2019, opened the door for NHS 111 health advisors to refer patients with minor illnesses to their local pharmacist […]
NHS England / NHS Improvement is pleased to announce the appointment of Sian Bates as Chair of Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust from 1st February 2020 to 31st August 2021. This appointment in London sees Sian continue in her current separate role as Chairman of Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Sir David […]
Sir David Sloman, the head of the NHS in London, has today thanked the capital’s 270,000 NHS staff; many of whom will be caring for patients over Christmas and missing out on time with their loved ones. In what has been one of the busiest years for the NHS in the capital, Sir David also […]
NHS England and NHS Improvement in London is pleased to announce the appointment of Sir Amyas Morse as Chair of London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) from 1 January 2020 to 30 September 2021. Sir Amyas will continue in his current role as Chair of The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Sir David […]
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 […]