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People in London urged to get spring booster

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 […]

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Londoners encouraged to pursue a career in nursing

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, […]

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Digital innovation in London midwifery to improve future of the NHS

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 […]

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More than 250 extra GPs recruited in London in the last six months

New figures show an extra 253 GPs have been recruited by London practices since 1 October. The recruitment boost, part of the government’s Plan for Change, aims to make it easier for people to get an appointment with their GP, ease pressure on GPs, cut waiting lists and ‘bring back the family GP’. South London GP and NHS […]

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London patients benefit from falling waiting lists as NHS exceeds faster diagnosis standard for cancer

London NHS staff’s efforts to deliver additional appointments have cut waiting list times and hit the ambitious faster diagnosis standard for cancer, new data shows. Waiting lists have dropped across the capital. In February 2025, 1,172,474 Londoners were on the waiting list to start treatment, a significant reduction of 2,709 compared to the previous month […]

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Londoners encouraged to use the NHS App for repeat prescriptions over Easter

People in London are reminded to plan their medicine needs over the Easter break, use the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions and visit NHS111 online first if medical advice is needed. Chief nurse for the NHS in London Karen Bonner said: “The NHS is here for you over the bank holiday. We’re asking people across the […]

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Expansion of psychological support services at London’s major trauma centres

The NHS in London is improving mental health support for patients with major trauma injuries, their families, local communities and the staff who care for them, with a £4m investment in the capital’s four major trauma centres. This will improve the NHS’s day-to-day resilience and its ability to step up support in the event of a major incident in […]

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Start Well Programme: Decision made on maternity and neonatal services in North Central London

Today, recommendations for the future of maternity and neonatal services in North Central London were agreed at a formal meeting of North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) and NHS England London region Specialised Commissioning, as co-commissioners. The decision comes after a rigourous process, including a public consultation and extensive work with clinicians to […]

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