As you will be aware junior doctors are planning to take strike action on the following days:
48 hour strikes (excluding emergency care) on:
The CCGs have been working with our health providers and have plans in place to protect the safety and welfare of patients.
To help manage the busy period more urgent GP appointments are being provided through the GP hubs:
Please continue to help us to:
During the strike period please continue to only refer patients who really do need it to hospital services as they may be busier than usual.
As ever we are asking the public to visit their GP, pharmacist, call NHS 111 or use NHS Choices (www.nhs.uk) if they feel unwell to help us keep hospital A&Es available for those people who really do need emergency or lifesaving care. If possible please update your practice’s telephone message system to encourage patients to use NHS111 or the practice rather than visiting A&E.
Together, we hope to reduce pressure on the system during the strike period. Thank you for your continuing support and cooperation.
As always, if you receive any media enquiries you can forward these to the CCGs’ media team via media@nelcsu.nhs.uk or on 020 3688 1216.
Many thanks for your support during this busy time.
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