A message from @jamesmurray_ldn to resident doctors as they vote on our offer of better pay, conditions and career progression.
Read the full details of the offer: gov.uk/government/pub…
For patients with type 1 diabetes, blood sugar levels require constant management and can become a medical emergency.
That’s why I’m delighted a groundbreaking new therapy’s been approved for use on the NHS which could delay the onset of T1D for hundreds of young people a year.
It's hot and while lots of people love long sunny days, heat can pose real risks to your health. 🫠 Being sun‑safe does not mean you have to dampen the fun, but dampening your skin with a wet sponge? That can help you cool down.
A red heat-health alert has been issued this week. Extreme heat can be dangerous for young children, elderly and vulnerable people. Rehydrating and cooling can be life saving. For advice on identifying and treating heat exhaustion and heatstroke see here:
nhs.uk/conditions/hea…
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…
While many of us enjoy the hot weather, it’s important to stay safe to avoid heat exhaustion or heatstroke.
Here are some tips to help you beat the heat. ⬇️
🔴⚠️ A Red Heat-Health Alert has been issued across the Midlands and southern England until 25 June. This is the highest level of alert and indicates a risk to everyone's health, not just vulnerable groups. Northern England is under an Amber alert.
Resident doctors are voting on a transformative offer which will improve pay, working conditions and career progression.
The ballot closes Friday 26 June.
Everything you need to know about the offer: healthmedia.blog.gov.uk/2026/06/17/gov…
The NHS and HMT Windrush arrived just weeks apart. Since then, thousands of Caribbean men and women have shaped the NHS.
Today we thank them for answering Britain’s call. 💙
#WindrushDay
Hugely concerning reports of a collision involving two passenger trains near Bedford.
First and foremost, my thoughts are with the family of the person who has sadly lost their life, and with those who have been seriously injured.
I am grateful to the emergency services for
I am being kept updated on the collision of two trains between Luton and Bedford. A number of people have been injured and I thank first responders who are helping those affected.
The @EastEnglandAmb is working with emergency services to support passengers who need further care.
We have sent a number of resources, including air ambulance and our Hazardous Area Response Team, to a major incident on the railway south of #Bedford. We encourage people to avoid the area.
Further updates will be provided in due course. Please only call 999 in an emergency.
Closely matched blood provides the best treatment for people with sickle cell.
As the condition predominately affects people of Black African & Black Caribbean heritage, every new donor from these communities could transform care.
➡️ ow.ly/Xwar50Z6eeo#WorldSickleCellDay
An offer has been made to resident and locally employed doctors.
Professor Frankie Swords, National Medical Director of NHS England and Department of Health and Social Care explains how you can find out more details of the offer.
england.nhs.uk/long-read/unde…