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Children’s specialist cancer consultation closed
NHS England’s 12-week consultation on proposals for the future location of very specialist cancer treatment services for children who live in south London and much of south east England has closed. We are grateful for all the responses we received, many of which came from children and young people with experience of cancer or their […]
Children’s specialist cancer consultation: still time to have your say
There is one week remaining for the public to have their say about the future location of very specialist cancer treatment services for children living in south London and much of south east England. NHS England (London and South East regions) is urging parents, patients, professionals and the public: “Don’t delay – have your say,” […]
Countdown is on to book flu and Covid-19 vaccinations online
With just two weeks to go for people to book their flu and covid vaccinations online, the NHS in the South East has launched its very own countdown ‘JABvent’ calendar. The calendar, which went live on Friday (1 Dec) and will be shared via social media channels, aims to encourage people who are eligible […]
Royal reception celebrates nursing staff from across the South East
Twenty five internationally educated nurses (IEN) and midwives from the South East were amongst hundreds celebrated for their invaluable contributions to the NHS and Social Care last week. Hosted by the King, a special ceremony took place at Buckingham Palace which recognised the diversity of nurses and midwives in the UK and paid a particular […]
NHS burns advice sought every 21 seconds over Bonfire Night weekend
The number of people visiting the burns advice page on the NHS website increases by a quarter (27%) during the weekend of Bonfire Night. Figures from NHS England show that the burns and scalds advice page receives an average of 8,208 visits during the firework-fuelled weekend – equivalent to one visit every 21 seconds. The increase in […]
Over 3 million winter vaccinations delivered as others are encouraged to book
The NHS has been preparing for winter earlier than ever before ahead of what is expected to be another challenging season, with a combination of sustained demand for services, a new Covid variant and other seasonal viruses seeing demand for services rise further. More than 3 million winter vaccinations (Covid and flu) have been delivered in […]
Expanded NHS Support Available For Patients in GP Practices Across South East
The support on offer for patients at their GP practice is expanding across the South East, thanks to thousands more healthcare staff working in local communities and the new GP access recovery plan. Nearly 4,000 additional staff have been recruited into healthcare roles at general practices in the South East since 2019 – meaning an […]
Virtual wards in the South East treat more than 61,000 people in their own homes
The NHS has delivered on its ambition to roll out 10,000 virtual ward beds by the end of September, new figures show today. Of that 1,607 virtual ward beds are in the South East, and more than 61,000 patients have been admitted and treated on a virtual ward across the region since the programme started […]
NHS in South East expect significant disruptions to services as next round of strikes begin
Significant disruptions to NHS services in the South East are expected this week as consultants and junior doctors will jointly stage industrial action for a period of 72 hours. The British Medical Association and Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association have announced that consultants and junior doctors will strike from 7am today (2/10) until 7am on Thursday […]
Over three quarters of a million autumn vaccinations already delivered in the South East
The NHS’s Covid-19 and Flu vaccination programme in the South East is off to a flying start with over three quarters of a million autumn vaccines already delivered, providing vital protection to the most vulnerable. More than 420,000 flu vaccinations and 385,000 Covid-19 jabs have been delivered in the region since the start of the […]