NHS chaos amid global IT outage as GPs not able to see patients and people unable to pick up prescriptions
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA global IT outage is affecting services across the NHS with GP appointments cancelled and some patients unable to pick up prescriptions.
The NHS has confirmed that most GP practices across the country are affected by the global IT outage with some Greater Manchester GPs cancelling appointments.
Patients across the country have also said they cannot pick up prescriptions from their pharmacies. It comes as an issue with Microsoft Windows has left banks, airlines, telecommunications companies, TV and radio broadcasters and supermarkets with outages.
Passengers at Manchester Airport have also reported issues while some train operators are affected too. LIVE: Sky News, Ryanair, trains, banks and supermarkets hit by global IT outage amid Microsoft Windows issues The NHS has confirmed that it is experiencing issues with its EMIS computer system which is used by many GP surgeries.
Read more on manchestereveningnews.co.uk