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Mayday Hospital among worst for numbers of ‘super flu’ cases

Croydon’s NHS Trust is among the worst-hit in the country for cases of the latest “mutant” flu virus, according to weekly data released today. Nationally, the number of patients in hospital with influenza has risen more than 50% in the … Continue reading

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NHS issues urgent warning as number of ‘superflu’ cases soars

London’s hospitals are ‘facing an unprecedented flu wave this winter’ according to specialists The NHS in London has issued another public appeal for people to get vaccinated, as the number of hospital admissions in the past few weeks has exceeded … Continue reading

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Appointments as usual say NHS as doctors start five-day strike

The NHS in London has urged patients to continue coming forward for care during the doctors’ strike, which began this morning. Around 50,000 resident doctors were expected to walk out from 7am today until next Wednesday, July 30. Resident doctors, … Continue reading

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Cyber criminals carry out threat to publish medical files

Russian cyber hackers who conducted a ransomware attack on major hospitals in London have published confidential files containing personal details of patients, NHS England has confirmed. The cyber attack was carried out against Synnovis, a private pathology firm that analyses … Continue reading

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‘Major disruption’ expected as NHS consultants go on strike

“Major disruption is anticipated” at NHS hospitals through to the weekend, as senior medics walk out prior to the August bank holiday weekend as part of planned industrial action. Consultants will be taking strike action from 7am on tomorrow until … Continue reading

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NHS prioritises critical care as junior doctors start 4-day strike

Emergency, urgent and critical care is being prioritised by the NHS this week as strike action by junior doctors across the capital is expected to disrupt services, with thousands of patients facing postponements to routine care. Industrial action by junior … Continue reading

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NHS to roll-out spring booster covid jabs for high-risk groups

The largest vaccination programme in history is continuing to expand with the offer of a targeted spring booster for those at highest risk of covid infection, including over 75s, those with a weakened immune system and older adult care home … Continue reading

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More Londoners screened and treated for cancer than pre-covid

Thousands more people started vital treatment for cancer in the capital over the last year compared to before the pandemic, according to latest figures from the NHS in London, whose officials described the progress as “a huge step in the … Continue reading

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Two years on, the need for covid booster jabs remains strong

Two years since the NHS delivered the world’s first covid jab in Croydon, kick-starting the most successful vaccination programme ever, health leaders are calling for Londoners who are eligible to get their booster dose ahead of Christmas. The NHS in … Continue reading

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NHS urges fans to take a shot for England at the World Cup

CROYDON COMMENTARY: Groups gathering together in pubs and bars to watch matches in the football World Cup could increase the risk of spreading flu and covid warns Dr CHRIS STREATHER, the medical director for the NHS in London, pictured right … Continue reading

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NHS reduces waiting lists for treatment in London by 80%

The London NHS is claiming that it has reduced the number of people waiting more than 18 months for treatment by 80per cent over the past year. “Just one person waiting 18 months for treatment is too many, and I … Continue reading

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NHS London in drive to increase children’s MMR take-up

Parents and guardians across Croydon are being urged to ensure their children are fully vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella as the NHS in London seeks to increase uptake of the vaccine which provides protection against these highly infectious diseases. … Continue reading

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