Junior doctors' strike: What patients need to knowpublished at 12:06
Junior doctors in England are on strike today and tomorrow from 08:00 to 17:00. The NHS says it is working hard to ensure as few patients as possible are affected, but what does this mean for people who need these services?
- A&E: These services will continue to run throughout the strike but with other staff covering junior doctor roles
- To access urgent medical help: You can still call NHS 111, external, visit your GP or see an out-of-hours doctor at an urgent care centre or walk-in centre
- Visiting a GP: GPs may experience greater demand than normal, so it is best to contact your GP early if you need advice or an appointment, according to the NHS Choices website, external
- Pharmacies and dentists: The strikes do not include any of these healthcare professionals. Services should run as normal