NHS and Pharmacies Grapple with Backlogs Following Global IT Outage

Systems are back online but delays persist as healthcare services work to recover from the disruption caused by a faulty software update.

NHS England advises patients to attend appointments unless notified otherwise.
GPs and pharmacies are prioritizing emergency cases due to the backlog of prescriptions and appointments.
The British Medical Association highlights the significant challenges faced by GPs and the need for time to catch up on lost work.
CrowdStrike's faulty update affected 8.5 million devices worldwide, disrupting multiple sectors including healthcare and aviation.
Efforts are underway to prevent future incidents and improve IT system resilience.