NHS chief executive Simon Stevens said: “We are pleased to be able to report that the condition of the patient who was critically injured in the terrible events at London Bridge yesterday has now improved. While three people remain in hospital, this means two are now stable and a third has less serious injuries. “I would […]

In response to today’s attack at London Bridge, NHS chief executive Simon Stevens said: “Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone who responded to this incident, both the extraordinarily brave members of the public and our emergency responders. “As the Met Police have confirmed, sadly two people have died in addition to the suspect. “London Ambulance Service […]

A National Patient Safety Alert has been issued around the risk of ingesting superabsorbent polymer gel granules. National Patient Safety Alert – Superabsorbent polymer gel granules (2019) About this alert Superabsorbent polymer gel granules are used to reduce spillage onto bedding and clothing when patients use urine bottles or vomit bowls, or when staff move […]

Issued at 9.06am on Wednesday 27 November 2019 There is an 80% probability of severe cold weather between midnight on Friday 29 November and 9.00am on Monday 2 December in parts of England. This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services. Find out more about staying well this […]

The next NHS England and NHS Improvement Board meeting will take place on Thursday 28 November 2019 from approximately 1.30pm at Skipton House, 80 London Road, London, SE1 6LH. If you would like to attend, please register your interest by emailing england.boardattendance@nhs.net and let us know if you have any specific requirements. Please note that members of the public are welcome […]

England’s most senior nurse has called on the NHS’ million-plus frontline workers to protect themselves and their patients this year by taking up their free flu jab. Ruth May, the Chief Nursing Officer for England, is spearheading this year’s drive to ensure that as many NHS staff as possible get vaccinated against seasonal flu – […]

Issued at 9.12am on Wednesday 20 November 2019 Temperatures/weather conditions are not expected to exceed Cold Weather Alert threshold criteria in any region from 12 midday on 20 November 2019 until further notice. More details about this weather alert are available on the Met Office website.

Issued at 8.44am on Monday 18 November 2019 There is a 70% probability of severe cold weather between 9.00am on Monday 18 November and 12.00pm on Wednesday 20 November in parts of England. This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services. Find out more about staying well this […]

This pre-election guidance will help organisations make all staff aware of the implications on communications activities of the period prior to the 2019 general election. This guidance takes effect from 00:01 hours, Wednesday 6 November 2019, until Friday 13 December 2019 or the date at which a new government is formed. During this time, specific […]

NHS England and Health Education England have today launched ActNow, an e-learning tool developed for health service and care staff to help them reduce hospital delays for patients. Nearly 350,000 patients currently spend over three weeks in acute hospitals each year. Many of those are older people who are often frail, and while a short […]