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Every London NHS Trust to contribute to NHS green savings equivalent to half a million fewer cars on the road
As the UK marks Clean Air Day on June 16, every NHS trust in London will play its part in helping the NHS cut more than 1m tonnes of CO2 emissions in the next three years, with a Green Plan in place at each – the equivalent of taking 520,000 cars off the road. The […]
London’s top doctor urges people to get COVID Spring booster jab
The capital’s top doctor is urging the most vulnerable Londoners to book their COVID-19 Spring booster vaccination this month, to reduce the risk of falling seriously ill. The renewed appeal comes nearly two months after the NHS began the latest phase of its COVID vaccination programme, offering people aged 75 and over, older adult care […]
London’s NHS Staff Recognised In Historic Jubilee Honours
London NHS staff across dentistry, physiotherapy, social care and occupational therapy have been recognized alongside dozens of healthcare staff in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Honours List. NHS staff, including GPs, nurses and midwives across the country have also been honoured in the landmark awards, celebrating 70 years of the Queen’s service. Andrew Ridley, Regional Director […]
Capital’s top doctor calls for Londoners to plan ahead to protect their health this Jubilee weekend
Top doctor for the NHS in London, Dr Chris Streather recommends Londoners get ahead of their healthcare needs early, as the four-day bank holiday weekend is expected to cause additional pressures on NHS services. With some GPs and pharmacies closed or working reduced hours, it is important to be prepared in advance for any existing […]
More than 80,000 Londoners helped by NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme
Nearly 84,000 Londoners now have a reduced chance of developing Type 2 diabetes thanks to the world leading NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS DPP), which launched in 2016. Prevention is a key part of the NHS Long Term Plan, which set out a major expansion of the Diabetes Prevention Programme. With almost 750,000 people at […]
The capital’s NHS works with charities and community leaders to boost COVID-19 vaccine uptake in high-risk groups
The roll-out of the biggest and most successful vaccination programme in history continues with people aged 75 and over, and those who are immunosuppressed being advised to book their COVID-19 spring booster, while children aged 5-11 are being encouraged to have their first dose. As a diverse and multinational city, the NHS in London is […]
‘I have never felt prouder to be a nurse’: London’s Chief Nurse thanks colleagues on International Nurses Day
More than 50,000 nurses and health visitors work across the capital, providing cradle-to-grave care to Londoners. Jane Clegg, chief nurse for the NHS in London, has taken the opportunity to pay tribute to nursing staff across the region: “I would like to wish all of my nursing colleagues across the capital a very happy International […]
The NHS in London calls on Londoners to get ahead of their healthcare needs for the bank holiday weekend
Top doctor for the NHS in London, Dr Jane Fryer, is encouraging patients in the capital to prepare for their health in advance of the bank holiday. Ensuring medication and repeat prescriptions are ordered and collected early can be essential, while some GP and pharmacies will be closed or working reduced hours over the long […]
The NHS in London has reduced the number of people waiting over a year for routine treatment by nearly 40% over the last 12 months
Monthly performance data, published today, show despite ongoing pressures, hardworking teams across London’s NHS continue to recover routine care. While continuing to work through Covid-19 backlogs, the number of patients waiting 52 weeks has reduced by 38% since this time last year. From Super Saturdays, to high intensity theatre lists where surgeons focus on one […]
NHS calls for Londoners to collect prescriptions ahead of the bank holiday for an egg-stra relaxing Easter weekend
The NHS in London’s top doctor, Dr Jane Fryer, is urging patients to order and collect any repeat prescriptions or medication early, ahead of the Easter bank holiday, when some GP practices and pharmacies will be closed or working reduced hours. Dr Jane Fryer, Acting Medical Director for the NHS in London, said: “As you […]