Junior Doctors’ strike, 13 – 18 July and Consultants’ strike, 20 – 21 July

Back-to-back strikes by junior doctors and consultants are likely to increase pressure on hospitals across South East London. Here's how to get the help you need!
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During the Junior Doctors’ strike (Thursday 13 – Tuesday 18 July) and the Consultants’ strike (Thursday 20 – Friday 21 July), 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. Use the NHS Pharmacy Finder to find an open pharmacy near you.

For information from South East London hospitals, please visit:

For information from mental health services, please visit: