At the start of Men’s Health Week, the NHS in London is encouraging more men to use NHS Talking Therapies Service as patient feedback shows that men have life-changing outcomes to their mental health as a result. Although men are less likely to use the service than women, patient experience surveys have shown that 92% […]

Thousands of Londoners are fast-tracking their way to medical support by getting a private consultation at their local pharmacy, while reducing pressure on local GPs. 95% of London’s chemists have signed up to see people in the first instance for seven common ailments, including sore throats and uncomplicated urinary tract infections, thanks to the NHS […]

New data shows London has the highest number of NHS volunteers than any other region in the UK, with over 14,000* supporting the NHS across the capital.  Since April 2024, Londoners have dedicated a total of nearly 736,000 hours** of their time to support  health services and the communities they serve – a lifeline in […]

NHS teams in London helping students manage exam stress Thousands of students sitting exams in London are being helped to manage stress and anxiety by NHS mental health support teams. In London, 18,505 children and young people have received help for a range of issues such as anxiety or sleep difficulties which can be exacerbated by exams, with GCSE and […]

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 […]