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Flu cases at Croydon hospital almost double in one week
Officials from the NHS in London have repeated their appeals for people to get vaccinated against this season’s flu, as hospitals in the capital face their toughest winter pressures, and the number of flu cases being treated at Croydon’s largest … Continue reading
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
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
NHS is bringing its flu vaccine service to Londoners this week
NHS London is taking its vaccination service to the people over the coming week, with mobile centres offering free flu jabs rolling up at football grounds, shopping centres and children’s play schemes across the capital. Football fans heading to Fulham’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Croydon, flu jab, Flu vaccine, London, NHS London, Vaccination service
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Londoners urged to use their pharmacy for flu and covid jabs
London’s pharmacies are protecting the capital against a surge in winter illnesses, having already delivered more than half a million vaccinations this autumn. The NHS in London is urging the public to make use of vaccination services available at local … Continue reading
Posted in Health, London-wide issues
Tagged covid, Covid vaccine, Croydon, Flu, Flu vaccination, London, NHS, NHS London
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Mental Health Strategy offers help when and where it is needed
On World Suicide Prevention Day, NHS has revealed its London Mental Health Strategy, intended to put prevention at the heart of the capital’s mental health system, with a clear and consistent service. Vanessa Ford is the chief executive at South … Continue reading
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Tagged Croydon, James' Place, London, London Mental Health Strategy, NHS London, Suicide, World Suicide Prevention Day
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NHS rolls out flu jabs for London’s pregnant mums and children
The autumn flu vaccine rollout begins today for children and pregnant women, with some NHS providers for the first time offering vaccinations in nurseries for two- to three-year-olds. Vaccine teams across the capital are preparing to start the first round … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon CCG, Health, London-wide issues
Tagged covid, Covid vaccine, Covid-19, Flu vaccine, NHS, NHS London
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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
Posted in Croydon NHS Trust, Health, London Ambulance Service, Mayday Hospital, St Helier Hospital
Tagged Croydon University Hospital, Dr Chris Streather, Junior Doctors' Strike, Mayday Hospital, NHS, NHS England, NHS London, Resident Doctors, Resident Doctors' Strike, St Helier Hospital
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NHS and agencies urge caution as temperatures soar to 32º
With an amber warning issued over rising temperatures in the coming days, NHS London has issued urgent health advice, asking people to take care and use NHS services wisely. Weather forecasters are predicting temperatures in Croydon as high as 32º … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Health
Tagged Croydon, Hot weather, London, Met Office, NHS, NHS London, Severe Weather Emergency Protocol, SWEP, Weather warning
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Digital booking system adds 24% extra doctors’ appointments
South-west London’s community doctors are providing thousands of additional appointments through using improved technology. There were more than 738,000 GP appointments in south-west London, including Sutton and Croydon, in March 2025 – up nearly 20,000 on the same period a … Continue reading
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Tagged Croydon, GP surgeries, Merton, NHS, NHS London, NHS South West London Integrated Care Board, Sutton, Wallington
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NHS urges all eligible to take up their covid spring booster jab
Doctors are reminding eligible people to get their Covid-19 spring booster vaccine before June 17. Teams from NHS London are working to make the vaccine available to as many people as possible, to provide vital protection against different strains of … Continue reading
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Tagged coronavirus, covid, Covid vaccine, Covid-19, NHS, NHS London
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Easier to get appointment as 253 GPs recruited in London
New figures show an extra 253 GPs have been recruited by London practices since October 1. The recruitment boost, part of the government’s Plan for Change, aims to make it easier for people to get an appointment with their GP, … Continue reading
Norovirus emergency admissions nearly double in a week
The latest figures on the number of people in London hospitals with norovirus show cases have increased by nearly 90% in the last two weeks. Around 100 more beds are taken up by people with the illness, which causes sickness … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon NHS Trust, Health
Tagged NHS England, NHS London, Norovirus, Norovirus emergency
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Low cancer screening rates in London prompt NHS campaign
The NHS in London is encouraging more women to attend potentially life-saving breast screening appointments, as national figures show almost half – 46.3% – of women invited for the first time don’t act on their invitation. Around 400,000 women are … Continue reading
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Tagged Breast cancer, Breast cancer screening, NHS, NHS London
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Hospital admissions for flu rise as NHS urges public to have jab
The NHS has issued an urgent appeal to Londoners to get vaccinated against flu, as more people with flu have been admitted to the capital’s hospitals than at any point last year. While nationally the NHS has around 100,000 beds, … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon NHS Trust, Health, Mayday Hospital, Purley Hospital
Tagged Flu, Flu vaccine, Karen Bonner, NHS, NHS London
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NHS appeals to Londoners: help us to help you at Christmas
Faced with a surge in demand for hospital beds because of seasonal viruses, the NHS in London is asking the public to “help us help you” this Christmas. As winter viruses flourish, the NHS is under increased pressure, with more … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon NHS Trust, Health
Tagged covid, Covid vaccine, Covid-19, Croydon, Flu, Flu vaccine, London, NHS, NHS London
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Hospitalisations from new variant covid virus are on the rise
The number of people admitted to London’s hospital with covid has reached a peak, caused by the spread of the new, XEC variant. Data published by the UK Health Security Agency shows that the hospital admission rate for new covid … Continue reading
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Tagged coronavirus, covid, Covid vaccine, Covid-19, NHS, NHS London
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‘Light at end of tunnel’ for London NHS after June cyber attack
Four months after a malicious cyber attack on IT systems serving major hospitals in south London, the NHS says that it is in “the final stages of recovery” and “nearly all services are now up and running”. “There is still … Continue reading
NHS urges Londoners to get vaccinated against winter viruses
NHS doctors are urging those eligible to get their free covid-19 and flu vaccinations to help reduce the impact of winter viruses. From today, people at risk across London will start receiving their winter vaccinations, providing vital protection from developing … Continue reading
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Tagged covid, Covid vaccine, Covid-19, Flu, Flu vaccine, NHS, NHS London
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NHS junior doctors walk out at start of latest five-day strike
Junior doctors working at hospitals across the NHS walked out this morning, at the start of their latest five-day strike in the ongoing pay dispute with the government. Junior doctors make up around 50% of doctors in the NHS and, … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon NHS Trust, Health, Mayday Hospital, Purley Hospital
Tagged Croydon, London, Mayday Hospital, NHS London
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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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Tagged Dr Chris Streather, Guy's Hospital, Hack attack, KIngs College Hospital, NHS, NHS England, NHS London, Qilin, St Thomas' Hospital, Synnovis
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This year’s round of covid booster vaccinations available now
The NHS National Booking System for spring covid-19 vaccinations opened this week, with eligible people across London able to book appointments now. The first appointments start on Monday, April 22. People at increased risk from severe illness can get the … Continue reading
Rapid rise in measles cases forces NHS to issue vax appeal
As measles cases continue to rise in the capital, NHS London is calling on young people to ensure they have their vaccinations. UK Health Security Agency statistics reveal there have been 733 confirmed cases of measles since October 2023, with … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon NHS Trust, Health, London-wide issues
Tagged covid, Covid-19, London, Measles, measles mumps and rubella, MMR, NHS, NHS London, vaccination
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1,600 London pharmacies now offering healthcare treatment
The NHS has announced that thousands of trained pharmacists across London will be now able to assess and treat patients for seven common conditions, bringing more healthcare to the high street and alleviating pressure on GP services. Rather than needing … Continue reading
