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New services for patients in London as part of national NHS plan
The NHS in England has today (Friday 31 March) set out how it will meet the priorities of patients and the public across the region over the next two years by better integrating health and care services. Patients in London will see services increasingly delivered in a joined-up way, helping to deliver greater access to […]
New parents in London to benefit from online redbook
From April, parents of the 136,000 babies born across London each year will be able to record and manage information about their child’s health and development online. The NHS in England has today announced a digital version of the Redbook will be rolled out across London, answering calls from parents who often lose information when […]
Support for those affected by the Westminster Incident
Information about support services for victims, witnesses, family members and all those affected by the attack at Westminster can be found below: A Home Office web page that contains advice on where to seek urgent assistance and information, including the official helplines for this incident. A psychological care leaflet (Psychosocial Care after the London Attack) […]
Statement on incident at Westminster
“We are aware of the incident taking place in the Westminster area and the London Ambulance Service is in attendance. Our priority for now is to work closely with colleagues in nearby hospitals and other emergency services to respond to the situation.”
Barnet and Enfield residents to benefit from pioneering diabetes prevention programme
More people at risk of Type 2 diabetes in Barnet and Enfield will now receive tailored support to avoid the potentially life-threatening condition. A North London partnership, part of an expanding NHS programme, has been successful in securing national funding to help thousands of people receive education and lifestyle coaching to reduce their risk of […]
Ho-ho-holiday health tips for Londoners this festive season
As the capital gets ready for the festive holidays, here are a few health tips from NHS England (London) to help you stay well. Well before the presents are opened and the crackers are pulled, collect repeat prescriptions so no-one runs out of medication. It’s also a good idea to ensure medicine cabinets are well-stocked […]
Over one million GP appointments now booked online by Londoners
Increasing numbers of Londoners are going online to book their GP appointments – with over one million GP appointments now made via GP online services. GP online services allows people to book and cancel appointments, order repeat prescriptions, and access parts of their GP record online. It’s quick, easy and all information is secure. Many […]
NHS England (London) appoints new regional medical director
NHS England (London) has announced the appointment of its new Regional Medical Director, Dr Vin Diwakar. Dr Diwakar is a respected paediatrician and highly experienced clinical leader who has shaped the care of children and young people with rare and complex conditions in different organisations in Birmingham, the West Midlands and nationally. He brings many years of […]
Mayor of London urges people to stay well this winter as he gets influenza vaccination
Sadiq Khan has had his influenza vaccination – and urged others eligible for a free jab to protect themselves against the potentially life threatening illness. It came as the Mayor of London backed the national Stay Well This Winter campaign launched by Public Health England and NHS England. He joined calls encouraging people more at risk […]
Empowering primary care to improve cancer survival rates – Dr Anthony Brzezicki
As the biggest cause of premature and avoidable deaths in London, transforming services to deliver world class cancer outcomes remains a priority for healthcare professionals across the capital. To do this, first and foremost our focus has to be on prevention so that we avoid people having to face an experience with cancer. We also […]