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London delivers record week of Covid vaccinations, as it hits milestone of 15 million jabs
The NHS in London delivered a record-breaking week of over 650,000 booster vaccines and third doses last week, pushing the capital toward the milestones of 3 million top-up jabs and 15 million vaccinations overall. The number of boosters and third doses given were *double the previous week, as NHS staff and volunteers accelerated the booster […]
London’s first 24-hour vaccination centre opens as new sites join call to protect the city
First 24-hour London Covid-19 vaccination centre and Wembley Stadium among new centres being opened by the NHS this weekend, as hundreds of thousands more Londoners rush forward to get the Covid-19 vaccine. The increase in vaccination sites comes as Londoners surge forward for the Covid-19 vaccine, with more than double the number of daily vaccinations given compared […]
New Hospital Hubs join the mission to vaccinate, as Londoners aged 18 and over become eligible for the booster this week
London’s NHS is to ramp up booster vaccinations throughout December, opening three new Hospital Hub+ sites, making it more convenient than ever for Londoners to get their Covid-19 top-up vaccine before Christmas, and challenge the potential threat of the Omicron variant. Hospital hubs, vaccination centres, pharmacies, GP surgeries and community pop ups will be stepping […]
Total number of Covid-19 vaccinations in the capital tops 14 million
More than 14 million Covid-19 vaccinations have been given to Londoners as the vaccination programme ramps up in the run-up to the festive period. The NHS in London aims to give thousands more jabs each week over the winter months and has launched a recruitment campaign to help deliver the extra doses. Hundreds of vaccinators, […]
Holiday shoppers in London urged to add the Covid-19 vaccine to their shopping list
The NHS in London is urging all to add the Covid-19 vaccine to their festive shopping list to protect themselves and their families, before they gather together to enjoy the holiday season. As we admire the festive lights of the city’s High Streets and head to the capital’s many famous department stores, there are a […]
Over 100 extra London pharmacies are now offering the life-saving covid jab
London’s NHS is urging all eligible Londoners yet to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive their booster jab to come forward, as over 100 additional pharmacies across the city open, making it more convenient than ever to get the jab and in time for winter. Located in every borough, from independent providers to high street chains, pharmacies have delivered a fifth of vaccines so far […]
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 […]