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Tag Archives: NHS
London’s transport authority under attack by cyber criminals
Transport for London is the latest public body or large corporation to be targeted by cyber criminals. The cyber attack has prompted TfL to seek help from the National Crime Agency. TfL sent out advisory notes by email last night … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, TfL, Transport
Tagged cyber attack, Lloyds Bank, NHS, TfL, Transport for London
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Busy Coulsdon volunteer is showing the way with the RVS
Irving Francis, from Coulsdon, is being celebrated for his volunteering efforts, as he has passed the milestone of completing more than 600 tasks to support people across south London. Through the NHS and Care Volunteer Responders programme, since 2000, Francis … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Charity, Coulsdon, Health
Tagged Coulsdon, covid, Irving Francis, NHS, Royal Voluntary Service
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‘Perfect storm’ forces NHS to repeat appeal for blood donors
The NHS has repeated its emergency appeal for blood donors to come forward, especially across London, as stocks of blood have fallen to unprecedentedly low levels. The fall in stocks is due to what the NHS describes as “a perfect … Continue reading
NHS advice and help to avoid loneliness over summer holidays
The NHS website offers advice to teens during the summer holidays on different ways to cope with loneliness and isolation: Keep in touch with friends and family on a regular basis Join a group or club Do things you enjoy, … Continue reading
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
Posted in Crime, Health
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
‘Tough on causes of crime’ needs more than a glib throwaway
CROYDON COMMENTARY: Retired barrister and former councillor, JERRY FITZPATRICK, pictured right, offers his insights into an important piece of work conducted on youth crime and safeguarding Speaking as Shadow Home Secretary in 1993, Tony Blair famously promised to be tough … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Education, Health, Jerry Fitzpatrick, Knife crime, London-wide issues, Policing, Schools
Tagged Croydon, Croydon Council, Croydon Safeguarding Children Partnership, Elianne Andam, Jerry Fitzpatrick, knife crime, Labour, London Borough of Croydon, Metropolitan Police, NHS, Serious Youth Violence, youth knife crime
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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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Care for 4,000 patients at risk as GP surgery given notice to quit
Patient care could be in jeopardy as a property dispute threatens a busy GP surgery in Carlshalton, by our Sutton correspondent, ROSE HILL Some 4,000 patients of the Carshalton Fields Surgery on Crichton Road could be forced to seek a … Continue reading
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
700 Londoners admitted to hospital as covid numbers soar
Doctors fear that New Year’s Eve parties and events could become super-spreader events, as the number of winter virus cases soars and the number of people testing positive for covid continues to rise in London. In the run-up to Christmas, … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon NHS Trust, Health
Tagged coronavirus, covid, Covid-19, Dr Mary Ramsay, NHS, NHS London, pandemic, UK Health Security Agency, UKHSA
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NHS is braced for latest round of strikes by junior doctors
Croydon’s NHS hospitals are coming to terms with the latest junior doctors strike, in the ongoing pay dispute with the government. Junior doctors began their latest strike action this morning from 7am, and they will remain on strike until Saturday, … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon NHS Trust, Health
Tagged coronavirus, covid, Covid-19, Junior Doctors' Strike, NHS
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NHS’s festive message: the gift of blood can help save lives
The NHS needs Londoners to book and keep to their appointments to give blood to help save lives this Christmas Winter is always a challenge for blood stocks with cold weather, seasonal illnesses and busier diaries. The only two days … Continue reading
Posted in Health
Tagged NHS, NHS Blood and Transplant, NHS Blood and Transplant Service
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Last week left for NHS online bookings of covid and flu jabs
Eligible Londoners have a deadline of next Thursday, December 14, to book flu and Covid vaccinations online. Vaccinations helped prevent 25,000 people from being hospitalised last winter, according official data. Cold and wet weather and festive celebrations mean that people … Continue reading
Posted in Health
Tagged coronavirus, covid, Covid-19, Flu, NHS, NHS London, Vaccinations
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Westfield, the incinerator, NHS and Croydon’s Gaza response
Posted in "Hammersfield", Andrew Fisher, Business, Croydon Insider, Donna Fraser, Inside Croydon, Under The Flyover, Waste incinerator, Whitgift Centre
Tagged Andrew Fisher, Annabel Smith, Beddington incinerator, Croydon, Croydon Insider, Donna Fraser, Gaza, London, NHS, Sanjana Idnani, Westfield, Whitgift Centre, Whitgift Foundation
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£15m NHS intensive care unit draws close to completion
Croydon’s NHS hospital’s £15million new intensive care unit is on course for completion with a few weeks, the latest part of a multi-million improvement to the hospital conducted in the last five years. Providing care for the borough’s most seriously … Continue reading
Hospital’s domestic staff claim ‘racist’ treatment over pay rises
GMB union members working at Croydon’s Mayday Hospital are demanding equal pay for equal work and an end to outsourcing which they see as “an institutionally racist practice”. The union members are being balloted over strike action. Cleaners, caterers and … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon NHS Trust, Health, Mayday Hospital
Tagged Croydon, Croydon University Hospital, G4S, GMB, Helen O'Connor, Mayday Hospital, NHS
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Health authorities issue Amber alert as temperatures soar
As the September heatwave stretches into its sixth day, with no break in the weather yet forecast, the NHS has been inundated with requests for health advice. With temperatures up to 33⁰C expected to continue this weekend, the UK Health … Continue reading
Posted in Health
Tagged Dame Ruth May, heatwave, NHS, Ruth May, UK Health Security Agency
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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
Posted in Croydon NHS Trust, Health, Mayday Hospital, Purley Hospital, St Helier Hospital
Tagged Croydon, Dr Chris Streather, London, NHS, NHS London
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NHS in drive to recruit school leavers for health careers
The NHS has chosen today – A-level results day – to begin a drive to help school leavers explore the vast range of health careers on offer. As A-Level, T-Level and BTEC results are announced across Croydon, pupils are being … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Health, Schools, Shirley
Tagged Cambridge University, Croydon Metropolitan College, National Health Service, NHS, Shirley High School
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NHS at 75: competition winners demonstrate pride and service
Two NHS staff members in London have won their categories in a Fujifilm photography competition for NHS staff and volunteers to mark 75 years of the health service. Today, July 5, 2023, marks 75 years since the founding of the … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Health
Tagged coronavirus, covid, Covid-19, Fujifilm, London NHS, NHS, NHS at 75
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Doctors and scientists warn PM of conspiracy theory dangers
‘Politicians have been attending rallies run by conspiracy theorists. They have dismissed our science on social media…. Facts have been questioned and scientists have been discredited in an attack on the very essence of our scientific community’ More than 200 … Continue reading
NHS London primes patients ahead of junior doctors’ strike
Londoners are being urged to look after themselves and check in on loved ones ahead of the industrial action by junior doctors this week. The 72-hour walk out by junior doctors across London will start at 7am on Wednesday 14 … Continue reading
