UCLH@uclh
Oct 19
Interested in advanced haematology and transplant care?

Join our two-day masterclass covering everything from autologous and allogeneic transplant to gene therapy, CAR-T and patient experience.

Date: 10-11 Nov 2026, Location: 30 Euston Square, London

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NHS London
@NHSEnglandLDN
Oct 6
Being healthy doesn’t stop you from catching or spreading flu. Protect yourself, your patients, and your colleagues this winter. 💙

Get your flu vaccination as soon as you’re offered it.

#NHSStaff #StayStrongGetVaccinated
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NHS
@NHSuk
Oct 7
When you stop smoking you’ll almost immediately begin to experience the health benefits.

Join the thousands of people in #Stoptober making the best decision for their health. Quit smoking today – it's never too late.

➡️ nhs.uk/better-health/…
Illustration of no smoking icon. The text reads 'Smoking. Here's what happens when you quit for good.' The NHS logo is in the top right corner.Top half: illustration of a pair of lungs. The text reads 'After 8 hours. Your oxygen levels are recovering, and the harmful carbon monoxide level in your blood will have reduced by half.' Bottom half: illustration of a woman with lines representing fresh air near her nose and mouth. The text reads 'After 72 hours. If you notice that breathing feels easier, it's because the tubes in your lungs have started to relax. Also your energy will be increasing.' The NHS logo is in the top right corner.
Top half: illustration of a woman with a hula hoop. The text reads 'After 2-12 weeks. Your circulation will have improved, making physical activity easier.' Bottom half: illustration of a man with lines representing fresh air near his nose and mouth. The text reads 'After 3-9 months. Any coughs, wheezing or breathing problems will be improving as your lung function increases by up to 10%.' The NHS logo is in the top right corner.Illustration of a woman in a yoga pose, with lines representing fresh air near her face. The text reads 'Your risk of heart attack will have halved compared with a smoker's.' The NHS logo is in the top right corner.
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NHS
@NHSuk
Oct 1
If you do one thing this #BreastCancerAwareness month, make it learning about what you should look out for when checking your breasts regularly.

Get used to checking regularly and be aware of anything that’s new or different for you.

➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/bre…
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NHS England
@NHSEngland
Sep 25
Pharmacists are an essential part of the NHS team, helping people across the country to live longer and healthier lives.

This World Pharmacists Day, thank you to all pharmacists for their hard work, expertise and knowledge! 💙
Happy World Pharmacists Day! A pharmacist is giving advice to a patient about medication
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NHS
@NHSuk
Sep 13
Today is World Sepsis Day.

Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection which needs urgent treatment in hospital.

It can be hard to spot, so make sure you know the symptoms. ⬇️
Illustration of a person in hospital being treated for sepsis. Text reads: 'Sepsis is a serious reaction to an infection that can be life-threatening. It develops quickly and needs urgent treatment in hospital.'Text reads: 'Symptoms of sepsis in adults; blue, pale, grey or blotchy skin, lips or tongue - on black or brown skin this may be easier to see on the palms of the hands of soles of the feet; difficulty breathing; acting confused, slurred speech or not making sense; uncontrollable shivering; muscle pain; a high or low temperature - a high temperature is less common in older adults; not peeing all day or peeing very little in the past 18 hours.'
Text reads: 'Symptoms of sepsis in children; blue, pale, grey or blotchy skin, lips or tongue - on black or brown skin this may be easier to see on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet; difficulty breathing or breathing very fast; having a fit (seizure); a high or low temperature; a rash that does not fade when you press it; being sleepier than normal or difficult to wake; not peeing for 12 hours (babies and children under 5), or all day (children over 5).'Illustration of a mobile phone with '999' on screen. Text reads: 'If you or someone else has symptoms of sepsis, call 999 or go to A&E. Trust your instincts.'
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UCLH@uclh
Aug 27
If you are #pregnant, you can now book your seasonal flu vaccination at University College Hospital. Appointments are available from 1 September.

Book now (search NW1 2BU for UCLH): buff.ly/mJpWMOQ
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National Health Executive
@thenhenews
Aug 27
🚨 AI just helped an NHS surgeon remove a brain tumour in real time, and protected a patient's sight 🤯

The groundbreaking operation at @uclh used AI to analyse live surgical video and highlight critical structures during surgery.

More 👇
nationalhealthexecutive.com/articles/ai-gu…

#AI #NHS lth #Neurosurgery #Innovation @NIHRresearch
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Sky News
@SkyNews
Aug 27
AI helps perform brain surgery on British man in world first

Read more 🔗 trib.al/WhI0SWb
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BBC News (UK)
@BBCNews
Aug 27
World's first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed bbc.in/4zHxvw5
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NHS
@NHSuk
Aug 24
This bank holiday weekend, some NHS services may have different opening hours.

If you need urgent help, access NHS 111.
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NHS
@NHSuk
Aug 13
With temperatures peaking today, make sure you take sensible precautions to stay safe:

- keep hydrated
- avoid the sun during the hottest part of the day (11am-3pm)
- wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes
- check in on older or vulnerable friends, relatives and neighbours
Eldery man drinking water and a woman with an electric hand fan. A yellow and orange sun radiates from the corner. Text reads; Amber heat-health alert.
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NHS
@NHSuk
Aug 11
An amber heat-health alert is in place across parts of England from 11-14 August.

Hot weather can put more people at risk, particularly older people, young children and those with existing health conditions.

Take extra care and look out for others.

➡️ nhs.uk/live-well/seas…
NHS amber heat-health alert warning that more people’s health is at risk due to high temperatures.
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NHS
@NHSuk
Aug 7
A yellow heat-health alert is in place from 8-11 August.

Some people – particularly the elderly, very young, or those with existing health conditions – may be more at risk in hot weather

Find tips on how to stay cool ➡️ nhs.uk/live-well/seas…
Yellow heat-health alert issued for parts of England by NHS under bright sunny sky.
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UCLH@uclh
Jul 17
✈️Planning a #holiday or going abroad soon?

Before you book, pack or fly, watch our travel health videos by UCLH experts Dr Nicky Longley and Dr Chris van Tulleken.

Topics include vaccinations, staying healthy while travelling and more ➡️ buff.ly/07Nran9
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UCLH@uclh
Jul 16
Was your baby born in January or February 2026? You could be invited to take part in our major survey that assesses the quality of #maternity services in England.

Find out more: buff.ly/kpa1Ze6
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UCLH@uclh
Jun 24
UCLH Board meeting Thursday 25 June 2026 2pm: Please do not attend the Board meeting in person, as it has now been moved online. Members of the public can attend the meeting via MS Teams: buff.ly/TkBj4L3

The agenda and papers are available here: buff.ly/qp1PPJP
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UCLH@uclh
Jun 24
A new national study will evaluate how Martha’s Rule is being implemented across NHS hospitals in England, aiming to identify the best ways to ensure patients, families and staff are heard when they have concerns about a patient’s deterioration.
Read more: buff.ly/9BymvUW
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NHS
@NHSuk
Jun 22
A red heat-health alert has been issued across parts of England until 25 June. This is the highest level of alert and indicates a risk to everyone's health, not just vulnerable groups.

Learn more about how to stay safe in hot weather.

➡️ nhs.uk/live-well/seas…
A sun glows orange in the background. Text reads: Red heat-health alert.
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NHS
@NHSuk
Jun 20
As the weather heats up this weekend, make sure you're using sunscreen!

Even if it’s cloudy, UV rays can still cause sunburn. Follow this advice to avoid getting burnt, and reduce your risk of developing skin cancer.

Visit our website for more info on sun safety ⬇️
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