Resident doctors (formerly known as junior doctors) will be on strike from 7am on Friday 25 July to 7am on Wednesday 30 July.

This will have a significant impact on services across our hospitals and means we have rearranged 1,112 outpatient appointments and 121 non-urgent surgeries.

We’re working hard to ensure we cover emergency and maternity care throughout the strike and keep patients safe.

We are doing everything we can to minimise the number of appointments and procedures which need to be rearranged. Those who need urgent care, including cancer patients and those who have experienced longer waits, are being prioritised.

If you are affected, we will contact you directly. If you don’t hear from us, it’s important you come in as planned.

Getting the right treatment on strike days

Our A&Es will remain open during the strike, and you should continue to come forward for life-saving care. However, if it’s not a life-threatening emergency, we urge you to first contact your local pharmacy, GP, or call NHS 111. More information is on our get the right care for you page.

Those in less urgent need will experience longer wait times at our hospitals.

Who are resident doctors?

Resident doctors are a large part of our medical team and range from doctors who have recently finished medical school, to those with several years of experience. They help our hospitals run smoothly by undertaking a range of roles including ordering tests or x-rays, referring patients to other medical teams, discharging patients and reviewing sick or deteriorating patients.