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The NHS in London encourages HPV vaccine uptake as number of children getting protected in the capital still falls behind the national average

The NHS is encouraging parents, carers and young people to learn about the life-saving HPV vaccine during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. The vaccine, which was introduced in 2008, helps protect against human papillomavirus (HPV) and as a result of people receiving the vaccine there has been a drop in the number of people getting cervical cancer and other […]

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Londoners urged to get the flu vaccine as cases rise across the capital

The NHS in London is encouraging people to get vaccinated against flu, with latest figures showing more people with flu in the capital’s hospitals than at any point last year. Throughout December, the number of people admitted to a hospital bed with flu across London steadily increased. Flu admissions are expected to continue to rise […]

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London diabetes consultant, neurosurgeon and sickle cell nurse among NHS staff recognised in New Year Honours

The hard work and dedication of staff across the NHS in London has been recognised in this year’s New Year Honours, with a sickle cell community matron, neurosurgeon and leading researcher into diabetes awarded alongside other health service workers across the city. London’s healthcare staff have received honours for services to health and equality closing […]

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Londoners urged to book covid and flu jabs in the next two weeks

With only two weeks left to book Covid-19 and flu vaccinations online, the NHS in London is urging everyone still eligible to get protected. The latest figures show more than 23 million covid jabs have been given in the capital since the vaccination programme began three years ago. People have until the end of 19 […]

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Londoners help set direction for the future of NHS primary care in the capital

Londoners help set direction for the future of NHS primary care in the capital People from across the capital have given their views on the future of primary care services in London, following a series of in-depth workshops held over the summer aimed at ensuring local services match people’s needs and aspirations. More than 100 […]

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People in London urged to get RSV vaccine

People in London urged to get RSV vaccine People in London are being urged to get the RSV vaccine following the latest figures which show more than 90,000 people have already had the jab across the capital. The latest data shows NHS staff have delivered 92,557 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccinations in just over two months to protect those who are most vulnerable […]

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Very specialist children’s cancer services: progress update

On 14 March 2024, NHS leaders for London and the South East chose Evelina London Children’s Hospital as the future location of very specialist cancer services for children living in south London and much of south east England. This followed a rigorous, clinically-led process, including a public consultation. It means very specialist children’s cancer services […]

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