Junior Doctors’ strike, 11–15 August and Consultants’ strike, 24–25 August

News - 10 August 2023

During the junior doctors' and consultants' strikes hospitals will be busier than usual - here's how to get the help you need.

Please help us to help you. If you need care over this period:

  • Life-threatening emergency or serious injury: call 999 or go to your nearest Emergency Department (A&E)
  • Medical attention and advice: contact your GP
  • If you cannot contact your GP: visit NHS 111 online
  • For expert advice and medicines: visit your local pharmacy
  • Mental health emergency: visit NHS 111 online

Pharmacies are not affected by the strike. Use the NHS Pharmacy Finder to find an open pharmacy near you.

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