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Londoners urged to get the flu vaccine as cases rise across the capital
The NHS in London is encouraging people to get vaccinated against flu, with latest figures showing more people with flu in the capital’s hospitals than at any point last year. Throughout December, the number of people admitted to a hospital bed with flu across London steadily increased. Flu admissions are expected to continue to rise […]
London diabetes consultant, neurosurgeon and sickle cell nurse among NHS staff recognised in New Year Honours
The hard work and dedication of staff across the NHS in London has been recognised in this year’s New Year Honours, with a sickle cell community matron, neurosurgeon and leading researcher into diabetes awarded alongside other health service workers across the city. London’s healthcare staff have received honours for services to health and equality closing […]
The NHS in London asks the public to ‘help us help you’ in a bid to help reduce demand on NHS services in the run up to Christmas
As the year draws to a close and the holiday break approaches, the NHS in London is asking the public to help reduce demand on NHS services in the run up to Christmas. As winter viruses flourish, the NHS is under increased pressure, with more patients coming into hospital sick and space urgently needed to […]
Londoners urged to book covid and flu jabs in the next two weeks
With only two weeks left to book Covid-19 and flu vaccinations online, the NHS in London is urging everyone still eligible to get protected. The latest figures show more than 23 million covid jabs have been given in the capital since the vaccination programme began three years ago. People have until the end of 19 […]
Londoners help set direction for the future of NHS primary care in the capital
Londoners help set direction for the future of NHS primary care in the capital People from across the capital have given their views on the future of primary care services in London, following a series of in-depth workshops held over the summer aimed at ensuring local services match people’s needs and aspirations. More than 100 […]
People in London urged to get RSV vaccine
People in London urged to get RSV vaccine People in London are being urged to get the RSV vaccine following the latest figures which show more than 90,000 people have already had the jab across the capital. The latest data shows NHS staff have delivered 92,557 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccinations in just over two months to protect those who are most vulnerable […]
Very specialist children’s cancer services: progress update
On 14 March 2024, NHS leaders for London and the South East chose Evelina London Children’s Hospital as the future location of very specialist cancer services for children living in south London and much of south east England. This followed a rigorous, clinically-led process, including a public consultation. It means very specialist children’s cancer services […]
People in London encouraged to call 999 at the first sign of a stroke to boost survival and recovery
Thousands of people who have a stroke could be diagnosed and treated sooner as new data found that the average time between onset of first symptoms and a 999 call being made was nearly an hour and a half. The data for London shows that nearly two-thirds of people in the capital think you should […]
Almost all services back on track after cyber attack hit south east London
Almost all services back on track after cyber attack hit south east London The final stages of recovery following the cyber attack on pathology services provider Synnovis in June are almost complete, which means nearly all services are now up and running. As a result of the attack, the last few months have seen 10,152 […]
NHS doctors across London urge those eligible to get their Covid-19 and flu vaccinations and help reduce the impact of winter viruses on the capital
NHS doctors across London urge those eligible to get their Covid-19 and flu vaccinations and help reduce the impact of winter viruses on the capital From today (3 October), people at risk across London will start receiving their winter vaccinations, providing vital protection from developing serious illnesses and ending up in hospital during busy winter months. […]