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Industrial action in February 19 Feb 2024

The British Medical Association and The Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association are planning a junior doctors' strike, which will run from Saturday 24 February to Wednesday 28 February. 

What to expect

The junior doctors' strike will have a significant impact on our hospitals. Our priority, as with all industrial action, will be to ensure everyone’s safety. We will continue to run urgent and emergency services throughout the strike, including our A&E departments and maternity units. But we will need to reschedule most of the planned operations and outpatient appointments that are currently booked for this period. If we need to reschedule your appointment, including if we need to change it to a virtual appointment, we will contact you directly as soon as possible to tell you. We will arrange a new appointment as soon as we can.

We are expecting a challenging few days, with increased pressure on our emergency departments. We encourage anyone who needs non-emergency medical help or advice to go to NHS 111 online. If you need emergency care (for instance if someone is seriously ill, injured or their life is at risk), you should continue to call 999.

Q&A

How will I know if my appointment or surgery is going ahead?

• If you are not contacted by us, please come to your appointment as planned.
• If you are unsure, please call the number on your appointment letter or email appointments@imperial.nhs.uk.
• If your appointment or surgery does need to be postponed, we will reschedule it for as soon as possible.

Can I rearrange my appointment?

• If you'd like to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please call the number on your appointment letter.
• Alternatively, please email appointments@imperial.nhs.uk.

What do I do if I need medical help or advice?

• If you need non-urgent medical help or advice, go to NHS 111 online.
• If you need urgent care (for instance if someone is seriously ill, injured or their life is at risk), you should call 999.