Upcoming industrial action by resident doctors

The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced that resident doctors plan to take industrial action from 07:00 on Friday 25 July to 07:00 on Wednesday 30 July. 

Resident doctors (formerly ‘junior doctors’) are fully qualified doctors in postgraduate training ranging from their first year after medical school (FY1) to those in specialist training (ST1–ST8). 

The NHS in Sussex is asking for the public’s support to help ensure patients, families and carers continue to receive safe, high-quality care during the time that they are expected to take industrial action. 

Some appointments and clinics may be affected. However, patients should continue to attend appointments as scheduled unless contacted directly by the NHS. 

There is no need to contact your GP practice, hospital or NHS team in advance. If an appointment needs to be rescheduled, the NHS will get in touch with you directly. 

NHS Sussex are encouraging people to:  

• Use NHS services appropriately and only call 999 or attend A&E or Emergency Departments for life-threatening emergencies
• Use alternative NHS services and contact NHS 111 online or by phone for non-life-threatening needs
• Be prepared for longer waiting times in emergency departments for non-urgent conditions
• Help loved ones return home from hospital as soon as they are ready for discharge
• Avoid visiting hospitals if showing symptoms of flu or COVID-19, or after recent contact with someone who has tested positive, unless it is an emergency 

For more information please visit the NHS Sussex website here.