Junior Doctors’ Strike Impacts North Yorkshire HospitalsJunior Doctors’ Strike Impacts North Yorkshire Hospitals Junior doctors in hospitals across North Yorkshire will participate in a five-day strike beginning Thursday, June 27th. The British Medical Association (BMA) members will take industrial action to protest ongoing pay disputes. The strike will affect junior doctors, who constitute approximately half of the medical workforce in the NHS. Doctor Tom Sharpe, chairman of the Yorkshire Junior Doctor’s Regional Committee, explains that the strike is necessary due to the lack of progress in negotiations. He emphasizes that patient safety remains a priority, with consultant and specialist physicians staffing hospitals to provide essential services. In response to the strike, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust has prepared a multi-professional strike planning team to minimize disruptions. Some elective surgeries and treatments have been rescheduled, with priority given to urgent appointments. York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust also anticipates significant impacts. However, the hospital will prioritize urgent and emergency treatments, with other doctors continuing to work. To mitigate the impact on healthcare services, the NHS advises the public to: * Contact NHS 111 online or by calling 111 for non-urgent medical advice and referrals. * Access self-care advice online at www.nhs.uk. * Visit local pharmacies for non-urgent medications. * Download the Healthier Together app for guidance on child illnesses. * Contact 111 and choose option 2 for urgent mental health assistance. The public has expressed support for the junior doctors, recognizing their concerns about patient care and fair working conditions.
They’re leaving for the next five days
Author: Kathy GreenPublished 6 minutes ago
Junior doctors in hospitals will walk away from today due to the long-running dispute over pay.
Members of the British Medical Association will undertake their eleventh round of strike action across the country over the next five days, between 7am today (Thursday 27 June) and 7am on Tuesday 2 July.
Junior doctors make up around half of doctors in the NHS. They are qualified doctors with a maximum of eight years of experience as a hospital doctor, or a maximum of three years in general practice.
Doctor Tom Sharpe is chairman of the Yorkshire Junior Doctor’s Regional Committee and says they feel they have no choice: “Unfortunately the strikes are indeed leading to elective surgeries and routine appointments being cancelled, but as we have seen in our previous rounds of strikes, there has been no impact on patient safety. Hospitals have been staffed by our consultant colleagues and our specialist physician colleagues who have ensured patient safety.”
“Waiting lists are in the millions, the NHS is understaffed, doctors are leaving for other countries like New Zealand. Patients and doctors deserve better.”
“The public are on our side and we thank them for their support and I want to reassure them that they will be kept safe during this round of industrial action, as they have been during every other round of industrial action.”
What do North Yorkshire hospitals say?
In a statement, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust said: “Ahead of the strike action for junior doctors, we have established a multi-professional strike planning team to develop plans to ensure essential services can be maintained on the strike days and to minimize any impact they may have . on our services, our staff and our patients and ensuring that those in our care remain safe.
“Some planned, non-urgent treatments and elective surgeries have had to be rescheduled. The postponed appointments and treatments are being rescheduled on a priority basis so that our patients can be seen as quickly as possible.
“To ease the pressure on our Emergency Department, unless it is a life-threatening or serious illness or injury, we ask people who need medical attention to contact NHS 111 first. The NHS will help you straight away and if you need urgent care, the NHS can book you in so you can be seen quickly and safely.
“People with life-threatening illnesses or injuries should continue to call 999 and anyone arriving at A should call 999.&E without calling NHS 111 will still receive medical care, with those needing emergency treatment prioritized.”
“We understand that this situation is frustrating for those affected and we apologize for any inconvenience caused.”
A spokesperson for York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said:
“Our hospitals are likely to be significantly affected by the upcoming doctors’ strike, although other doctors, including consultants and other specialist doctors, will still work during this period.
“Throughout the response, we will continue to prioritize urgent and urgent treatments to protect patient safety and ensure people in life-saving emergencies receive the best possible care. Anyone with an appointment should remain as scheduled unless you are contacted.
“It is even more important that people choose services correctly during this promotional period and take simple steps to ensure care is available to patients who need it most. This includes using 111 online as the first port, and only using 999 if there is a serious or life-threatening emergency. For more information about when to call 999 and when to call A&E, you can visit the NHS UK website.
Key NHS services
- NHS 111 online, which includes a symptom checker and will refer you to a healthcare provider if you need medical attention.
- Self-care advice is available online from the NHS at www.nhs.uk.
- Details of local pharmacy services are available at www.nhs.uk.
- Families can also download the Healthier Together app for advice on common childhood illnesses and when to get medical help. Healthier together is available in the App Store and Google Play.
Anyone in need of urgent mental health care can get help by calling 111 and choosing option 2.
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