Choose the right services during industrial action 

During times of industrial action affecting health services, our priority is to provide safe care. Please help us by choosing the right services for your needs.

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 help keep our patients safe

·         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 in 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 can have 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.