Experts have advised on preparing the NHS for conflict or a major crisis. Key areas include embracing digital technology to make the health service more flexible, boosting cybersecurity, improving public health and maintaining routine care. Such efforts could help the NHS withstand challenges such as cyberattacks, increased blood demand, and attacks on hospitals. The experts also advised integrating health planning into defence and economic strategies, suggesting that the Health Secretary become a member of the National Security Council.

Anne Arundel County hit by cyber incident; some services affected, 911/311 remain online – Fox Baltimore
Anne Arundel County experienced a cyber incident resulting in some services being affected. Despite this, essential services like 911 and 311 remain online. The full