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Junior doctors'
industrial action
THE public is being asked to use
NHS hospital services responsibly ahead of a strike by junior doctors
planned for Tuesday, 1 December 2015.
It is the 1st in a series of three strikes junior doctors have planned in
their dispute with Government over a new contract.
Rob Gillies, Executive Medical Director at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital
NHS Trust, said the Trust was working with nurses, doctors not affected by
the strike and other clinical staff on robust plans to ensure that
appropriate care is delivered. "With the exception of dermatology, ophthalmology and maxillo facial
care, many of the planned services our hospitals provide will be affected
and we are in touch with the patients concerned. Put
simply, our message to patients with appointments is: 'if you haven't heard
from us, we still want to see you on Tuesday'. Patients in need of emergency hospital care will
continue to receive the treatment they need, when they need it. In all cases
priority will be given to those patients with the most pressing health
needs. A&E is for people facing life threatening and emergencies such as serious
accidents, serious burns, breathing problems, heart attacks and strokes.
Anyone who needs help in such circumstances should not hesitate in calling
999. There are other healthcare options available for less serious
situations; such as visiting your pharmacist or GP, calling NHS 111 or
using the online NHS Choices
website." said Mr Gillies.
The 1st junior doctors' strike will last for 24 hours and start at 8am, on
Tuesday, 1 December 2015 and affect all hospital services except emergency care. 2 all out
strikes are planned for Tuesday, 8 December 2015 and then on Wednesday, 16 December
2015, between
8am and 5pm.
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