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NHS London statement on Synnovis ransomware cyber attack – Wednesday 5 June 2024

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 […]

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NHS London statement on Synnovis ransomware cyber attack – Tuesday 4 June 2024

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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New air quality alert system for London’s health system

The London Air Quality and Health Programme Office has collaborated with a wide range of partners across London’s healthcare system and the Mayor of London to develop the UK’s first targeted air pollution alert system for health professionals in London. The London Air Quality alert system will provide timely alerts to all GPs and Emergency […]

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Four-day junior doctors strike starts this weekend

A four-day strike by junior doctors begins this weekend over an ongoing pay dispute with the government.   More than one in every ten days has been hit by strike action in the last year and this latest walk-out again comes at a challenging time for NHS staff as they work hard to meet the surge […]

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Independent report summarising children’s specialist cancer consultation responses published

31 January 2024 – An independent report summarising responses to an NHS consultation into the future location of very specialist cancer treatment services for children living in south London and much of south-east England has been published by NHS England and is available to read at: https://www.transformationpartners.nhs.uk/childrenscancercentre/key-information/  NHS England (London and south-east regions) launched a […]

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