# Microsoft outage disrupts UK health services, delays patient referrals

A global Microsoft outage is having a serious impact on Britain's National Health Service, delaying patient referrals and prescriptions, a union has warned

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Punch |
| Published | 2026-11-13T12:21:55.000Z |
| Section | World |
| Language | en |
| Publisher's article | https://punchng.com/microsoft-outage-disrupts-uk-health-services-delays-patient-referrals/ |
| Publishers covering this event | 1 |

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