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Choose the right NHS service for you and your family

Hospitals in London are extremely busy. We are urging people to take extra care and to access NHS services wisely. Our teams are working hard to ensure patients are treated as quickly as possible but wait times are high and you may be seen quicker elsewhere. If you...

Sickle cell patients to benefit from world-first genetic test

This week saw the announcement of a new genetic test to better match future blood transfusions and reduce the risk of side effects for people with inherited blood disorders. The NHS is the first healthcare system in the world to provide this new blood group genotyping...

Get protected against measles now

Measles is spreading, and uptake of the MMR vaccine which protects against it is low in London. All eligible children should be protected by having two doses of the vaccine at 12 months and at three years and four months. If you or your children have missed either...

Save the date for London’s Great Mental Health Day 2024

On Friday, 26 January 2024, Great Mental Health Day will take place across London. Now in its third year, Great Mental Health Day is a London-wide initiative and for 2024 will explore the importance of meaningful connections and highlight the power of relationships,...

Quit smoking this January

When you quit smoking, good things start to happen — you can begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health. It's much easier to quit when you get the right support and there are lots of options to choose from. Check out the free stop smoking support...