Summary
- Patients in south-east London are facing delays of up to six months to have their blood taken due to a Russian cyber-attack on the NHS.
- Some patients are opting to pay for private clinics to have their blood tests done rather than wait on the NHS.
- Limited capacity means only urgent blood tests are being conducted, causing disruptions to scheduled operations and appointments.
- The NHS is working to restore IT functionality and address the ongoing impact of the cyber-attack on patient care.