Northern Health and Social Care Trust: disruption to services expected due to planned industrial action by BMA
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust are expecting disruption to their services today (Thursday, June 25 ) as a result of planned industrial action by the BMA.
Further strike action is also due to take place on Monday, June 29. “Our focus will be on maintaining safe services for acutely unwell patients within our inpatient facilities and protecting urgent and emergency care,” the Trust added.
"Our message to patients and service users is that they should attend all scheduled appointments unless contacted by the Trust to advise otherwise.
"We would also encourage people to use our Phone First service, where appropriate, before travelling to our Emergency Departments
"The Phone First triage service is available Monday – Friday, 8am-6pm, on 0300 123 1 123. In an emergency, always call 999.”