London tops NHS 111 crisis call answer times but service falls short of targets
London is the quickest region to answer NHS 111 mental health calls as callers in crisis wait nearly four minutes
London Autism Group Charity reacts to Trump linking paracetamol with autism
A member of the London Autism Group Charity has condemned Donald Trump’s assertion that paracetamol consumption during pregnancy can cause
Referrals from London opticians reach record high, NHS data shows
The number of people receiving crucial eye-care as a result of referrals from opticians has surged in the past year,
Transgender Awareness Week highlights healthcare needs
Transgender Awareness week takes place each year between 13-19 November, celebrates progress while highlighting ongoing challenges, particularly in healthcare, where
Nurses across England say 5.5% pay rise is not enough in current working conditions
Nurses across England this week rejected a proposed 5.5% pay rise for 2024/2025, criticising current working conditions. On 29 July,
Islington HIV testing coverage falls behind most London boroughs
Islington has the second-lowest HIV testing coverage of all London boroughs, data shows. Last year, just a third of people
Record-breaking NHS strike ceases but doctor pay dispute persists
Junior doctors in England return to work today after a five-day strike, the longest walkout in NHS history. For the
Gaslighting in healthcare: why is it an issue?
There has been an increase in gaslighting in healthcare and web searches relating to this – but why is it
Existence of life-saving smear test unknown to many in the UK
The number of people going for cervical screenings (smear tests) in the UK has fallen in the last 10 years.
Government’s COVID-19 testing messaging left BAME communities feeling alienated and blamed
A recent study has found that government and NHS messaging around COVID-19 testing left many people from Black, Asian and minority backgrounds feeling abandoned and blamed for COVID’s spread.
London councils urge Londoners to continue testing despite pandemic fatigue
London borough councils are urging every single Londoner to do their bit in order to keep everyone safe, despite the widespread onset of pandemic fatigue.