The NHS in London is bringing vital healthcare directly to the capital’s homeless population this week as part of the Big Week of Vaccinations (22–30 November 2025). With around 1 in 47 people in London homeless and over 13,000 sleeping on the streets, NHS teams are working to ensure rough sleepers can access the protection they […]
Londoners will be able to get free flu vaccinations at Premier League and Championship football matches this weekend, as the NHS launches a week-long campaign to protect the capital from winter illnesses. Football fans heading to Fulham’s match against Sunderland at Craven Cottage tomorrow will be offered jabs at the ground. Meanwhile, QPR supporters can […]
The NHS is urging Londoners to continue coming forward for care as thousands of resident doctors are expected to go on strike from today. Industrial action began at 7am today (Friday 14 November) and will end at 7am on Wednesday 19 November. Hospital teams across London and the country are working round the clock to […]
London’s community pharmacies have delivered over four million consultations for everyday conditions in just one year, preventing calls to NHS 111 and reducing GP waiting lists. With 95% of the capital’s pharmacies now signed up to treat seven common conditions through NHS Pharmacy First, Londoners are reaping the benefits of faster, more accessible healthcare. Since February 2024, London pharmacies have […]
London’s community pharmacies are protecting the capital against a surge in winter illnesses, having already delivered more than half a million vaccinations in the lead up to winter. At the start of Ask Your Pharmacist Week, the NHS in London is urging residents to make use of vaccination services available at their local pharmacy where […]
“Black History Month is not just a celebration—it’s a declaration. A call to honour our heritage, own our brilliance, and lead with unapologetic purpose.” This Black History Month, NHS London leaders reflect on the importance of diverse representation within leadership teams, and the powerful influence this has on healthcare services across the capital. Karla Parker […]
This half term, parents across London are urged to get their child vaccinated against flu ahead of winter. The NHS in London rolled out vaccinations for children and pregnant women at the start of September to kick-start their protection and help ease the strain on the capital’s health services over the busy winter period. Last […]
“Don’t dilute your brilliance or contort yourself to fit expectations. Your perspective, your lived experience, your voice – they are your power.” This Black History Month, senior NHS London executives reflect on the importance of diverse representation within leadership teams, and the powerful influence this has on healthcare services across the capital. When Agatha Nortley-Meshe, […]
“When you can see people who look like you succeeding, it opens a world of possibilities.” This Black History Month, senior NHS London executives reflect on the importance of diverse representation within leadership teams, and the powerful influence this has on healthcare services across the capital. Karen Bonner, Chief Nurse for the NHS in London, […]
Londoners who have experienced major traumatic events now have access to new mental health resources, following a £4 million investment in the capital’s major trauma centres this year. The new online resource provides practical guidance on coping with traumatic incidents, supporting children and loved ones, identifying mental health difficulties, and accessing free NHS treatments. Launched […]