Resident doctors have confirmed that they will take strike action from Wednesday 17 December to Monday 22 December, a move expected to place significant strain on local hospitals. Health services are urging the public to use emergency care responsibly during this period.

If you need help:

• Only go to the Emergency Department (A&E) or call 999 for a life-threatening emergency or serious injury
• If you are unwell, contact your GP
• If you cannot contact your GP, go to NHS 111 online
• For a mental health emergency go to NHS 111 online
• And you can also visit your local pharmacy for expert advice and medicines.

There’s more information on our website here.