A major cyber attack on NHS hospitals caused a number of procedures to be cancelled or changed last week, with blood transfusions said to be particularly affected, according to health trusts.
The NHS has launched an urgent appeal for O blood-type donors following a cyber attack that has affected some of the largest hospitals in London. NHS Trusts said a major ransomware attack on Tuesday caused chaos across King's College Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas', including the Royal Brompton and the Evelina London Children's Hospital, and primary care services.
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