On Monday 3 June, a ransomware cyber attack was perpetrated against Synnovis, a pathology laboratory which processes blood tests on behalf of a number of NHS organisations, primarily in South East London. The clinical impact of the attack has seen a significant reduction in the number of tests which can be processed and reported back […]
An NHS London spokesperson said: “NHS staff are working around the clock to minimise the significant disruption to patient care following the ransomware cyber-attack and we are sorry to all those who have been impacted. Pathology services are integral to a wide range of treatments and we know that a number of operations and appointments have been cancelled due to this attack. […]
NHS organisations across London continue to work in partnership to manage patient care following the ransomware cyber-attack on Synnovis earlier this week. Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust remain in a critical incident, while Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, Lewisham and […]
An NHS London spokesperson said: “The ransomware cyber-attack on Synnovis is continuing to cause disruption to services at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and primary care providers in south east London. “All urgent and emergency services remain open as usual and the majority of outpatient services continue […]
A spokesperson for NHS England London region said: “On Monday 3 June Synnovis, a provider of lab services, was the victim of a ransomware cyber attack. “This is having a significant impact on the delivery of services at Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts and primary care services in south east London and […]
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