Junior Doctors’ strike, 11 – 15 August and Consultants’ strike, 24 – 25 August
Five-day strikes by junior doctors, followed by two-day strikes by consultants, are likely to increase pressure on hospitals across South East London Here's how to get the help you need!
During the Junior Doctors’ strike (Friday 11 – Tuesday 15 August) and Consultants’ strike (Thursday 24 – Friday 25 August), 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 mental health services, please visit:
