NHS services affected by global Microsoft issue
UKPulse Health Desk
NHS services are experiencing disruption due to a global Microsoft issue, leading to the implementation of contingency plans.
- A global Microsoft issue is causing disruptive impact for NHS staff.
- Local NHS services are using long-standing measures to manage IT outages.
- Critical services and appointments are continuing for patients.
NHS services across England are facing disruption today, 14 November 2026, as a result of a global Microsoft issue. An NHS spokesperson confirmed that the outage is having a "disruptive impact for staff."
In response, local NHS services are enacting established measures to manage the IT outages. These include utilising other IT systems or paper records where feasible, to ensure that critical services and appointments can continue for patients.
What this means for you: Patients should continue to use 999 for life-threatening emergencies and 111 for urgent medical advice.