Stay Informed with the New NHS WhatsApp Channel

NHS England has launched an official WhatsApp Channel to share trusted, up-to-date health information directly with the public.

What you’ll receive

• Public health campaigns (e.g. flu and COVID-19)
• Health alerts and seasonal advice
• Key NHS updates and announcements
• Myth-busting and fact-checking content

Messages are designed to be easy to forward to family and friends within WhatsApp.

How to follow

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the “Updates” tab.
2. Search for “NHS” and tap Follow.
3. Or use the link in the official Facebook post below.

Launched August 2025 as part of the NHS’s wider effort to improve direct digital communication with the public.