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:
Appointments and planned care
We’re joining a pioneering scheme to help more people avoid long A&E waits this winter. The Remote Emergency Access Coordination Hub (REACH) aims to reduce unnecessary hospital visits by giving paramedics direct access to expert advice from emergency clinicians.
Read " REACHing out to more patients…"
Kim Daybell, a doctor who recently retired from a 20-year sporting career including two Paralympic games, has encouraged more people with a disability to consider a career in the NHS.
Read " Former Paralympian encourages more peopl…"
Our surgical hub at King George Hospital has been named as one of just eight across the country to take part in a national accreditation scheme.
Read " Our surgical hub is part of national acc…"
The CQC published the results of its annual maternity survey this week. Women were surveyed after giving birth in February last year.
Read " Maternity survey…"