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The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is working hard to keep people safe during the planned resident doctors strikes that are due to take place from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 7am on Monday 13 April.
Our hospitals will be very busy. Please see below for guidance on how to get the help you need.
- Please continue to come forward for your appointment as normal for the care you need. You will be contacted directly if your appointment needs to be rearranged. Please don’t call to check if your appointment is going ahead.
- Choose the right services for your needs:
- Self-care at home by keeping a well-stocked medicine cabinet with everyday essentials such as pain relief, cold and flu remedies, anti-histamines, diarrhoea relief and a first aid kit.
- Pharmacists provide confidential, expert advice and treatment for a range of common health conditions and will be able to help you decide if you need to see a GP or other health service if necessary. Pharmacists can also now supply some prescription medicine without you needing to see a GP.
- GP practices are open as usual for for illnesses and injuries which aren’t life-threatening, but which won’t go away.
- NHS 111 is for people who urgently need medical help or advice for their physical or mental health, but it’s not a life-threatening situation. It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be accessed online or by phone.
- Minor injuries units and urgent care centres are available at South Bristol Community Hospital, Clevedon and Yate offering treatment of minor injuries such as strains, sprains and broken bones, without a trip to A&E. More information is available on the Sirona care & health website.
- A&E is available for for emergency care throughout the strikes. People with serious, life-threatening conditions will continue to be seen.
