The NHS and partners in London have set out their vision of how people across the Capital can access mental health care and support as part of their 10-year mental health strategy. The London Mental Health Strategy puts prevention at the heart of London’s mental health system with the vision to enable communities to live […]

An ‘Advice and Guidance’ scheme is allowing London GPs to contact hospital specialists directly for their expertise on patient cases, meaning patients are getting the right help, sooner. Under this scheme, GPs across the capital can contact hospital specialists electronically for clinical advice about patients, speeding up possible referrals and avoiding unnecessary additions to hospital […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]