How to help your NHS during industrial action
Our junior doctors will be taking part in planned industrial action from 7am on Thursday 13 July until 7am on Tuesday 18 July.
Our priority is to provide safe care. Please choose the right services for your needs during this time.
Key information for hospital appointments and patients
- Help us keep our emergency departments clear for life-threatening emergencies by choosing the right service for you.
- Regrettably, while some appointments may be going ahead, a number of procedures are being postponed to maintain the safety of patients.
- Any patients affected will be contacted directly. Please check your voicemail as we may leave a message.
- No-one should put off seeking urgent or emergency care during the strikes and people with serious, life-threatening conditions will continue to be seen at our emergency departments.
Use NHS 111 online or by phone for other urgent care needs. If you are contacting 111, please give as much information as you can, as that will help you get the right support and advice.
For non-urgent care services please contact your GP practice to make an appointment.
Mental health support
If you need mental health support call Connection on 0800 652 0190. The Connection service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Visit your local pharmacy
Pharmacies can help with allergies, constipation, headaches, earaches and many other ailments.
Find a pharmacy near you.
Patient discharge
Staying in hospital for longer than necessary has a negative impact on how well patients recover. Most patients will continue to recover at home once they leave hospital. In fact, many patients need to leave hospital to be able to complete their recovery fully.
Help us get patients who are ready for discharge home, so our hospital beds are available for people who need them most urgently.
Please speak to the ward team if you need more information and respond quickly to any calls from us about your relative leaving hospital.
