Resident doctors are on strike from 7am on Wednesday 17 December to 7am on Monday 22 December.
We have worked closely with our partners across the local NHS to plan and prepare for any potential disruption as a result of the strikes. The safety and wellbeing of our patients is our top priority, and we are doing everything we can to ensure services continue to run as smoothly as possible. Patients should attend planned medical appointments unless they have been advised otherwise.
During the strike, you can help us keep emergency services available for those who need them most. Please only attend the Emergency Department or call 999 in a genuine emergency. For non-urgent illnesses or injuries, consider visiting a pharmacy, your GP (including out-of-hours services) or use NHS 111 for 24/7 advice on what to do and where to go when it is urgent but not an emergency.
If you come to the Emergency Department and do not need emergency care, we will book you a same-day appointment at a local Urgent Treatment Centre or guide you to another off-site service that is right for your needs.