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The Capital delivers 1 million COVID-19 booster jabs
More than one million people in London have already received their COVID-19 booster jab, as the NHS vaccination programme continues to protect those most at risk from coronavirus. London’s top doctor, Medical Director Dr Vin Diwakar is urging everyone who receives an invite to come forward for their top up jab if they haven’t taken […]
The Capital’s NHS Supports Campaign Recruiting Thousands More Into Rewarding Careers
The NHS in London is calling for those starting or changing careers to consider a role within the NHS, as a national annual recruitment drive launches in a bid to bolster the workforce and futureproof the health service. The We are the NHS campaign will shine a light on careers within healthcare and showcase the […]
Mark Lam appointed Chair of North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
NHS England / NHS Improvement is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Lam as Chair of North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust starting from the 30th October 2021. This appointment in London sees Mark Lam continue in his current separate role as Chair of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. North Middlesex University Hospital […]
“I was one of the lucky ones”: Pregnant covid survivor urges other women to get the vaccine
Pregnant Claire, 33, who was rushed to London’s St Thomas’ Hospital with coronavirus in July this year, wants fellow expectant mothers to know the serious health risks that not having the COVID-19 vaccine poses to them and their unborn baby, with new data showing nearly 20% of the most critically ill Covid patients are pregnant […]
NHS teams up with famous TikTok medics to encourage young adults to get their COVID-19 jab
This weekend, TikTok will host a pop up event at a London NHS vaccination centre where attendees will get the chance to not only get vaccinated, but also meet TikTok-famous NHS medics to answer any questions they have, create TikToks with the stars and walk away with a TikTok branded tote bag. The NHS doctors, who have amassed millions of followers sharing factual medical content on the […]
London shops to save lives: Primark hosts COVID vaccine clinics this bank holiday weekend
Primark is partnering with the NHS, Haringey Council and Westminster City Council, to host its first London-based COVID vaccine clinics from its stores in Oxford Street East and Wood Green on Saturday 28 August. Anyone aged 16+ can grab a jab at these stores, and help save lives, while they shop on the bank holiday […]
The capital’s NHS urges Londoners to stock up and stay safe this bank holiday weekend
This bank holiday weekend (28-30 August), Londoners are being urged to ensure they have enough supply of their medications, to follow government advice on coronavirus, know how to contact their GP for advice, or NHS 111 if urgent care is needed. People living in the capital are being urged to plan ahead by ordering any […]
New initiative to encourage young Londoners to talk about their health and wellbeing
London’s NHS and Public Health England with the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan are supporting a series of community events this week (from 23 August) in a project that has been co-created with young Londoners. The events are designed to help young people discuss their health, wellbeing and mental health, including the impact of COVID-19 […]
Information on NHS services in London over the August Bank Holiday
This bank holiday weekend, Londoners should follow government advice on coronavirus to help protect themselves and others. This includes washing your hands with soap regularly, wearing a face covering in crowded places and on public transport and meeting outside where possible, or opening windows and doors for indoor visitors. For more information on government advice, […]
Covid-19 jab invite letters sent to London’s 45,000 16 and 17 year olds
Invitations to get a Covid vaccine are now landing on the doormats of all of London’s 16 and 17 year olds, in a further effort to boost take-up in this age group, as the biggest and most successful vaccination programme in NHS history expands further. Over 14,000 Londoners aged 16 and 17 have already had […]