Hospitals on the Yorkshire Coast are preparing for the latest round of industrial action by resident doctors.
Hospitals on the coast, including in Scarborough and Bridlington, have been preparing for five days of strikes by doctors set to start later this week.
The British Medical Association (BMA) confirmed the strikes will take place from 7am on Friday, November 14, to 7am on Wednesday, November 19.
Resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, will go on strike over a dispute between the BMA and the Government.
The York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said:
“During this time, some of our services may be affected.
“We will contact you directly if your appointment needs to be changed. Otherwise, please attend your appointment as planned.”
Last week, the BMA rejected a fresh offer from health secretary Wes Streeting MP, in a dispute which the union says follows “the Government’s failure to agree a credible plan for jobs and pay restoration”.
In a letter to the BMA after talks broke down, Mr Streeting said:
“The choice is clear. You can continue to pursue unnecessary strike action, which will cause disruption to patients, harm the NHS’s recovery and mean that at least some parts of this offer become unaffordable.
”Or you can put an end to this damaging period of industrial action and work in partnership with the government to both deliver real change and improvements.”
GP practices will continue to be open during the strikes, but resident doctors who train in GP practices, known as GP registrars, may take strike action.
The York and Scarborough NHS Trust noted:
“During the strikes, there may be fewer doctors working than usual, and they will need to prioritise life-saving care. Less urgent cases may experience longer waits during strikes.
“The NHS is asking patients to choose services appropriately during industrial action and take simple steps to help ensure care is available to patients who need it most. This includes using 111 online as the first port of call for health needs, and as ever only using 999 if it is a serious or life-threatening emergency.”
Matt Powls, the interim group chief delivery officer for NHS Humber Health Partnership, said:
“As with previous strikes, we’d really appreciate the support of our local communities. GP surgeries and pharmacies will remain open during the strike.
“NHS 111 staff are on hand to offer advice if you’re unwell and unsure where to turn. If you do need to come into one of our emergency departments please be mindful that we have fewer doctors on shift so be prepared to wait to be seen and please respect our staff who are in work who are doing their best to see and treat people as quickly as possible.”
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