The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced that junior doctors will take part in industrial action day and night, from 7am tomorrow (Friday 11 August) until 7am on Tuesday 15 August.
During industrial action our hospital needs to reduce the number of appointments we have planned to ensure we have safe levels of staffing.
We are contacting patients directly if this means that your appointment will need to be postponed. We understand how disappointing and concerning this will be for those waiting for treatment and we are very sorry this is the case. We will re-arrange these appointments as quickly as possible. If you do not hear from us please attend your appointment as planned.
If you need urgent medical care or advice during the industrial action, please call the NHS 111 helpline, or visit NHS 111 online; https://111.nhs.uk/
Only call 999 or attend emergency departments for serious accidents and genuine emergencies, like chest pain, breathing difficulties, bleeding that won’t stop or signs of stroke.
During industrial action it’s more important than ever to choose the right service so that care is available to patients who need it most.
You can contact the 111 service by dialling 111 from any phone or going online if;
• You need medical help fast, but it’s not a 999 emergency.
• You don’t know who to call for medical help or you don’t have a GP to call.
• You think you need to go to A&E or another NHS urgent care service; or.
• You require health information or reassurance about what to do next.
Please also remember that your local pharmacist may be able to assist with advice for more minor conditions.