- Ransomware incident impacts Synnovis lab services, affecting several major hospitals in London.
- Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts, and primary care services in south east London are significantly affected.
- NHS England London region is addressing the disruption to ensure continuity of essential healthcare services.
OUR TAKE
The ransomware attack on Synnovis underscores the alarming vulnerability of healthcare services to cyber threats, highlighting the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures.
–Sissy Li, BTW reporter
A ransomware attack has severely disrupted services at several of London’s busiest hospitals. The incident, which targeted Synnovis, a major provider of laboratory services, has significantly impacted Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts, and primary care services in south east London. The NHS England London region is working to address the disruption and ensure the continuity of essential healthcare services.
Ransomware attack on Synnovis
On Monday, Synnovis, a provider of laboratory services, fell victim to a ransomware attack. This incident has significantly disrupted the operations of Synnovis, impacting its ability to provide essential lab services.
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Impact on London hospitals
The ransomware attack has had a considerable effect on some of London’s busiest hospitals. Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts, and primary care services in south east London are among the facilities most affected. These hospitals rely heavily on Synnovis for laboratory services, and the disruption is hampering the delivery of critical healthcare services.
NHS response
NHS England’s London region is actively addressing the situation to mitigate the impact on healthcare services. Efforts are underway to restore normal operations and ensure that patient care continues with minimal interruption. The priority is to manage the disruption and maintain essential services across the affected hospitals and primary care facilities.
