Resident doctor strike

From Wednesday 17 to Monday 22 December, resident doctors (formerly known as junior doctors) will be taking strike action. During this time, our services will be under increased pressure.

Getting the right care

Please help us make sure emergency care is available for those who need it most:

  • Only attend A&E in life-threatening emergencies.
  • For non-urgent issues, please contact your GP, your local pharmacy, or NHS 111 (online or by phone).

Appointments and planned care

  • If your appointment is affected, we will contact you directly.
  • If you do not hear from us, please attend your appointment as planned.

Find out more.

Cancel your appointment

Your GP or consultant has requested an appointment for you, so it is essential you attend.

If you cannot make your appointment for any reason, let us know as soon as possible so we can give the time to someone else.

While most people do attend their scheduled appointment, those who do not cost your hospitals the equivalent of 200 nurses a year.

Fill in the form or call the number on your appointment letter to tell us if you:

  1. Cannot make you appointment and would like a new date: we will contact you within six weeks to provide an alternative appointment.
  2. Would like to cancel your appointment entirely: we will send a letter to you and your GP to say you have been discharged from our care.

Tell us if you'd like to cancel or change your appointment

Remember to have your letter ready because you will be asked for your hospital number and the clinic location.

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