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ICB chairs confirmed for London
We are pleased to confirm that the following have been appointed as chairs of the Integrated Care Boards in London, following approval by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. North West London ICB and North Central London ICB: Mike Bell North East London ICB: Dame Marie Gabriel CBE South East London […]
London’s flu vaccinations begin for children and pregnant women
The autumn flu vaccine rollout begins today for children and pregnant women, with some NHS providers for the first time ever now offering vaccinations in nurseries for two to three-year-olds. Vaccine teams across the capital are preparing to start the first round of flu jabs today, available for expectant mothers and all children aged two […]
Half of London Community Diagnostic Centres now offer 12/7 care
Busy Londoners can now access more convenient care, with half of the capital’s Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) extending their opening times to 12 hours a day, seven days a week. This week the NHS marks a significant milestone, as 100 CDCs across the country now offer out of hour services. Delivering more convenient care out […]
NHS in London calls for more men to choose nursing and midwifery degrees
This A Level Results Day, the NHS in London encourages male students to consider a fulfilling career in nursing or midwifery. Latest NHS data shows that men make up just 16% of the Capital’s Nurses, and that only 1% of Registered Midwives in London are male. If you have not been accepted into university today, […]
Londoners using ‘digital front door’ to access NHS healthcare
The NHS in London continues to drive forward the shift from analogue to digital healthcare services, with more patients accessing services through the NHS ‘digital front door’. Latest NHS data* shows around 61% of the capital’s patients (over the age of 13) are now using the NHS App, with most London hospitals offering its core […]
Digital innovation boosting NHS productivity in London
Services across the capital are leading the way in delivering the Government’s shift from analogue to digital healthcare, using technology to maximise clinical efficiency and provide better and more personalised care for patients. The NHS in London is already making strides to deliver the 10 Year Health Plan to strengthen the health of the NHS […]
London NHS patients urged to continue coming forward for care during upcoming resident doctors’ strikes
The NHS is facing another significant round of industrial action by resident doctors this week, with thousands expected to walk out from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am on Wednesday 30 July. Hospitals and local teams have been preparing as usual ahead of this latest round of strikes and have plans in place to […]
New NHS waiting list analysis to tackle London’s health inequalities
Informed by new NHS data, London’s health services will be able to address unfair elective waiting times for patients from deprived communities, making services more accessible for all. For the first time ever, the NHS has published a demographic break-down of London’s waiting list – part of the elective care reform plan’s commitment to make the […]
New Netflix series on London’s major trauma system
A six-part documentary series on London’s major trauma centres starts on Wednesday (23 July). Critical: Between Life and Death, is a new Netflix series which shows 21 days in the London major trauma system, which gives people with serious injuries which could cause death or severe disability, direct access to specialist teams with the latest equipment who are able […]
NHS urges Londoners to stay safe as hot weather set to soar
With temperatures expected to rise in the coming days, the NHS in London is urging people to take care in the hot weather and use NHS services wisely. At the end of June when temperatures climbed to more than 30C in the Captial, calls to London Ambulance Service increased to around 7,000 calls over a couple […]