Doctors’ strike, 2 – 4 October
Hospitals will be busier than usual - here's how to get the help you need
During the Doctors’ strike (Monday 2 – Wednesday 4 October), hospitals across south east London are likely to be much busier than usual.
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, but Bank Holidays can affect the opening hours of local pharmacies. If you need pharmacy service over the bank holiday, please plan ahead if you can. See our guide to the opening hours for pharmacies here.
Our hospitals’ websites are:
Our mental health services’ websites are: