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Information on the Synnovis cyber attack

On 3 June, Synnovis, a pathology laboratory which processes blood tests on behalf of a number of NHS organisations, primarily in South East London, was the victim of a cyber attack. For the latest updates on this, please see this dedicated NHS England website. You can also see the latest impact statement here. The site […]

20 Jun 2024
Bromley Health Initiatives Shortlisted for HSJ Awards

We are pleased to announce that two One Bromley health initiatives have been shortlisted in three categories for the HSJ Patient Safety Awards. The Orpington Wellbeing Cafe has been announced as a finalist in both the Improving Care for Older People and the Primary Care Initiative of the Year categories, while the Bromley Homeless project […]

25 Jun 2024
New careers and skills Framework is a major step forward in the transformation of mental health services in SE London

An exciting free online resource is now available to help support the growth and transformation of community mental health services across south east London. The new Mental Health Careers and Skills Framework is the result of more than two years of engagement, collaboration and co-production by the SEL ICS People Programme with multiple local mental […]

24 Jun 2024
NHS South East London ICB Chair Honoured with a Knighthood

Congratulations to our Chair, Sir Richard Douglas CB, who received a knighthood for his services to the NHS in the King’s Birthday Honours this year. Sir Richard has held several high-profile roles in government and in the NHS over the years, including having primary responsibility for NHS policy and the government’s relationship with the NHS […]

24 Jun 2024
Health services during industrial action – please help us to help you

Hospitals will be busier than usual - here's how to get the help you need

24 Jun 2024
Celebrating Windrush Day

Saturday 22nd June marks Windrush Day – 76 years since the HMT Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks in Essex. The arrival of the Windrush generation is closely linked to the NHS, which was created just two weeks after the Empire Windrush’s arrival. The Windrush generation, both then and today, has played a crucial role in […]

20 Jun 2024
Cervical screening saves lives

Bromley clinicians are urging residents to have their routine cervical cancer screening test as it could save their life.  75.9% of eligible patients have had their cervical screening in Bromley. A Bromley cervical cancer screening campaign is dedicated to breaking down the barriers that prevent the remaining 24.1% of people from getting screened. Dr Sophie […]

17 Jun 2024
Bexley Carers’ Week Event 2024

To mark National Carers’ Week, our annual carers’ event, ‘A Day for Carers’ was held on 11th June to recognise the contribution of Bexley’s unpaid carers. The event was held at the Holiday Inn and over 150 carers attended. Some 22 partner organisations offered advice and support with informative talks on Direct Payments, mental health […]

17 Jun 2024
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