NHS industrial action

The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced junior doctors will take strike action from 7:00am on 27 June 2024 to 7:00am on 2 July 2024.

The industrial action will cause significant disruption, with NHS Trusts across Cheshire and Merseyside set to be severely impacted.

NHS pay is a matter for the Government and trade unions.

• Frequently Asked Questions about NHS industrial action

The NHS has tried and tested plans in place to mitigate risks to patient safety and manage any disruption, including industrial action, but inevitably there will be some service disruption on strike days, with information about the impact of industrial action published nationally here.

Emergency care and other critical services such as maternity departments will be open and life-threatening calls responded to. People should always call 999 or attend accident and emergency services in the event of a life or limb threatening emergency.

Local services will keep their websites and social media accounts up-to-date with information about service disruption – so please check before you travel.

Irrespective of any industrial action, please do not hesitate to come forward to access care if you need it. We’re urging people to make NHS 111 Online their first port of call if they need urgent health advice on days of strike action.

NHS 111 Online can tell you:

• 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