The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced that resident doctors will take part in strike action from 7am on Wednesday 17 December until 7am on Monday 22 December.
Appointments during action
If we have not contacted you, please attend your appointment as planned. The NHS will contact you if your appointment needs to be rescheduled due to strike action.
Need medical help?
If you need medical help or advice, or you are unsure about whether you should go to hospital, go to NHS 111 online unless it is a life-threatening emergency when you should still call 999.
Further information for patients
The NHS is asking patients to use services wisely during periods of action. NHS.UK has more information on:
The NHS is also asking the public to play their part by taking simple steps during industrial action to look after themselves and by checking in on vulnerable family members and neighbours.
For more details about health services during planned industrial action please visit the NHS England website.
NHS plea to only use A&E for life threatening emergencies during strike action