Today marks the 77th year of the NHS! 💙
Thank you to all our incredible staff across the NHS for your continued hard work.
From clerks to cooks, midwives to nurses, pharmacists to radiographers and many, many more – it’s our people who make us.
🩸 It’s #NationalBloodWeek, a chance to celebrate one of the country’s biggest volunteering forces: all our donors!
To every single person who has donated blood with the NHS – THANK YOU.
Your selfless acts help save and improve lives across the nation every day. ❤️
Happy International Nurses’ Day!
Thank you to all our amazing nurses for the care and support you provide to patients every day. 💙
With more than 50 different nursing roles in the NHS, no two nursing careers are the same.
Learn more: https://t.co/G4mKhtOOzs
#IND2025
Our Frontline Digitisation Support Offer team with partners PwC UK were awarded 'Best Consultancy Partnership with the NHS' at the HSJ Partnership Awards; recognised for partnership working with over 170 NHS trusts in delivering a flagship digital transformation programme.
You can now book your spring COVID-19 vaccine online or via the NHS App if you are eligible.
Appointments will start from 1st April.
You don't need to wait to be invited. Find out more and book now at https://t.co/WUIjdKRtst
76% of the NHS workforce are women - scientists, midwives, doctors, receptionists and more - all are shaping the future of healthcare.
This #InternationalWomensDay, thank you to the women leading, caring, and innovating across the NHS.
To reduce digital health exclusion and health inequalities, NHS England work with libraries to break down barriers to accessing digital health information
Library staff can help people access their NHS account using https://t.co/Dnsr7Uyb9R or the NHS App
https://t.co/16GlZZVJgN
Earlier today I wrote to the @NHSEngland chair, Richard Meddings, and @wesstreeting, to inform them of my intention to step down as Chief Executive at the end of March.
You can read my letter to the Secretary of State here.
West Yorkshire is home to seven universities, producing thousands of graduates every year.
Our new graduate scheme will connect this fantastic talent with the region’s small and medium sized businesses and equip our graduates with the skills they need to thrive.
https://t.co/rBJpv2CdGA
Did you know you can access your NHS account online at your local library?
Over 1400 libraries in England are offering people support to access online health services 👉 https://t.co/bo4IEkjdOL
#HIW2025#HealthLiteracy
Do you use the NHS App?
It’s simple and secure and helps you to get well, stay well and manage your healthcare.
You can also find the same services by logging into your account on the NHS website. https://t.co/4HwzRI0GKv
#HIW2025#Wellbeing
The best way to fight the flu is to get vaccinated, and it’s not too late.
If you’re eligible, find a pharmacy that offers free flu vaccination, or contact your GP practice.
➡️ https://t.co/xD9FNcAGW5
The Elective Reform Plan will fully harness the potential of the NHS App, creating a convenient digital front door for patients – putting them in the driving seat by allowing them to view and manage appointments, choose from a wide range of providers and book diagnostic tests.
NHS staff have been working incredibly hard to tackle long waiting times for planned care – with waits longer than a year down by almost half.
We’re delivering more tests, appointments and procedures than ever before. But too many people are still waiting too long. ⬇️
This additional investment into social care, alongside an independent commission to deliver a long-term vision, are both hugely welcome. Social care has a significant impact on the NHS, so a sustainable solution is vital as we build an NHS that is fit for the future.
On the penultimate day of the year, we’re revisiting our Threat Operations team.
Ryan Lee explains how the team use a unique network of intelligence and techniques to detect advanced cyber threats before they can cause harm - and how you can help.
https://t.co/TE6k9LEYGf
Let’s Talk Data 🗣️ Help shape how health data transforms care by becoming a patient public voice partner! 💼 Share diverse views & keep conversations patient-centric.
Paid opportunities available:🔗 https://t.co/AVu8MZEDO8
With 2025 on the horizon, we’re resharing a selection of our blogs from 2024.
Today, Tanja Galloway talks about the work of the NHS App user research team and the challenges of supporting a fast-moving national service.
https://t.co/jYnHgYGJp9
Over Christmas our staff will be continuing to do what they do best - care for our patients.
I’m proud to celebrate our staff, who show true care and compassion all year round.
Merry Christmas.