16/12/2025
We would like to inform our patients that resident doctors (also known as junior doctors) may be taking part in industrial action (strike action) from 7am Wednesday 17th December until 7am on Monday 22nd December.
What does this mean for patients?
We will be short of doctors appointments during this time as we anticipate our trainee GPs and F2 doctors will be taking part in the strike action. If your problem is not urgent please consider booking a routine appointment.
Senior GPs and other healthcare professionals will still be working to maintain essential services.
Appointments
Urgent and essential appointments will continue
Some routine or non-urgent appointments may be delayed or rearranged
If your appointment needs to be changed, we will contact you directly
Prescriptions and Test Results
Repeat prescriptions will continue to be processed
Test results may take longer than usual to be reviewed
When to seek help
If you have an urgent medical problem, please contact the practice as usual
For life-threatening emergencies, call 999 or attend A&E
You may also be advised to use NHS 111 for urgent advice
Why is strike action happening?
Resident doctors are taking strike action following national discussions about pay, working conditions, and patient safety. These decisions are made at a national level, not by individual GP practices.
Our commitment to you
We understand this may be frustrating, and we thank you for your patience and understanding. Our team remains committed to providing safe and effective care throughout this period.
If you have any concerns about your care, please speak to a member of our reception team.
