NHS industrial action

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The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced resident doctors will take strike action immediately after the Easter bank holiday weekend from 7am on Tuesday, 7 April to 7am on Monday, 13 April 2026.

The planned walkout will create significant challenges for the NHS, with staff already managing increased service demand across a busy Easter bank holiday weekend and a number of major events – including the Grand National.

Anyone who needs urgent care should use NHS 111 online or the NHS App to be assessed and directed to the right care for them. If you do not have internet access, then the free 111 phone line (open 24/7) is also available.

NHS 111 and the NHS App can help you find out:

  • Where to get help for your symptoms
  • How to find general health information and advice
  • Where to get an emergency supply of your prescribed medicine
  • How to get a repeat prescription
  • How to get an emergency dental appointment

If needed, a call back can be arranged from a nurse, doctor or paramedic - or an appointment at the most appropriate local service including local pharmacies, urgent treatment centres, GP practices or A&E.

More information about when to call 999 and when to go to A&E is available via the national NHS website.

We are also working hard to minimise the impact on planned care. Please attend any planned appointments unless contacted directly by the NHS to reschedule.

Local NHS services will be using their websites and social media channels to provide up-to-date information to the public about any local service disruption – so please check before you travel.

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