NHS cyber attack causing chaos in London hits other hospitals in UK

The NHS has faced a major cyberattack by Russian cybercriminals, impacting its testing services and causing chaos for multiple trusts. The attack targeted London-based pathology service provider Synnovis, severely affecting several London hospitals. However, the impact on clinical services outside of London, such as Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, is expected to be minimal. The attack also prompted concerns over the hospitals’ ability to cross-check patients’ blood types, leading to a plea for type-O blood donations.