Cyberattack hits NHS 111, users warned of delays

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The NHS has warned that recovery is likely to be ongoing this week
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The NHS has warned that recovery is likely to be ongoing this week

A critical system used for ambulance dispatch and emergency prescriptions has been affected.

People seeking medical assistance via the NHS 111 service have been warned to expect delays due to a significant system outage caused by a cyberattack. The security issue was discovered early on...

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