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NHS London warns of ‘significant disruption’ over 10 days as industrial action continues
NHS London warns of ‘significant disruption’ over 10 days as industrial action continues NHS London is warning of ‘significant disruption’ in the capital as junior doctors and consultants prepare to strike over the coming ten days. The five-day walk out by junior doctors across London will start at 7am on Thursday 13 July until 7am […]
London staff celebrated in NHS Parliamentary Awards held on NHS 75th Birthday
A lead clinical specialist nurse for breast screening who has worked at St George’s Hospital for 40 years is among winners of this year’s NHS parliamentary awards for her dedicated career in providing excellent patient-centred care. The awards, held today on the health service’s 75th birthday, brought together Members of Parliament from across the political spectrum […]
‘Our NHS at 75’ – London photos amongst winning entries for Fujifilm photo competition
Two NHS staff members in London have been awarded winning entries of the Fujifilm photography competition for NHS staff and volunteers to mark 75 years of the health service. The five overall winners were unveiled on Tuesday 4th July at the FUJIFILM House of Photography in Soho, London. The national competition, run by NHS England […]
Iconic London landmarks to ‘Light Up Blue’ as the NHS turns 75
Iconic sites and landmarks across the capital including the London Eye, BT Tower and the Shard will be turning blue to mark the NHS turning 75 this summer. On the evening of 5 July 2023 – 75 years to the day since NHS England was founded – London will be lighting up blue to commemorate […]
Update on proposed new locations for children’s cancer centre for south London and most of south east England
The NHS is taking more time to listen and respond to feedback ahead of the upcoming public consultation on specialist cancer services for children living in most of the south east and all of south London. NHS England – London, which is leading the project, now plans to launch consultation at the earliest possible point […]
NHS staff tour Tilbury Docks to commemorate Windrush, also in its 75th anniversary year
As part of celebrations to recognise the 75th anniversary of Windrush and the NHS, staff members from the NHS in London have been invited, in partnership with the Port of Tilbury, to mark the day with a boat cruise departing from Waterloo to visit Tilbury Docks. Thursday 22 June marks 75 years since Tilbury Docks, […]
NHS services under significant pressure across London
Patients at all London hospitals face long waits this week as hot weather, a high air pollution alert and planned industrial action puts extra pressure on emergency services. The NHS has warned Londoners with pre-existing respiratory conditions to be aware that the Mayor has triggered a “high” air pollution alert. Imperial College London advised the […]
Use services wisely as junior doctors take further strike action, advises the NHS in London
Londoners are urged to look after themselves and check in on loved ones ahead of the industrial action by some junior doctors this week, coupled with the capital experiencing its first warm spell of the year. The 72-hour walk out by junior doctors across London will start at 7am on Wednesday 14 June until 7am […]
Londoners urged to get their Covid spring booster with just under a month to go
The capital’s NHS is encouraging people to come forward for their spring booster ahead of the seasonal campaign coming to a close on the 30 June. Just over 265,000 people have had a spring booster to date this season, which is around 2 in 5 (40%) of those eligible. Over the next four weeks, thousands […]
Collect prescriptions early ahead of the bank holiday weekend, says NHS in London
The NHS in London is encouraging people to prepare for their healthcare needs ahead of the upcoming bank holiday weekend, by ordering and collecting repeat prescriptions and making sure family members also have enough medication for any health conditions. Some GP services and pharmacies may be closed over the long weekend, or operating on reduced […]