Doctors’ strike 7-13 April

Doctors are on strike from Tuesday 7 to Monday 13 April.

Our hospitals will be very busy. Please see below for guidance on how to get the help you need.

26 Mar 2026
Industrial action
  • If you have a hospital, GP or dental appointment: please go to it, unless you are contacted and told not to.
  • Repeat prescriptions: please make sure you have enough of your prescribed medications. You can easily order repeat prescriptions via the NHS App, though your GP practice website or, if you do not have access to GP online services, by calling your GP practice.

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How to get the help you need