NHS industrial action: 17th December to 22nd December 2025

Resident doctors (previously called junior doctors) are striking between 7am on Wednesday 17th December until 7am on Monday 22nd December.
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The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire will continue to update their website with the latest guidance on the strike action and encourage you to share this information with your contacts and local communities. 

The website has detailed information on local services including community pharmacies, which can help with a wide range of minor health issues and advise if another NHS service is needed.

Using NHS services during strike action 

People should continue to use health services as normal during the strike action, including 999 and A&E in life-threatening situations and NHS 111 online for other urgent health concerns. 

GPs and pharmacies can also be used by people for health advice and appointments as normal. 

People with hospital appointments during this time should attend as usual. If the appointment needs to be rescheduled due to the strike action, the NHS will get in touch with you.

There is a national Q&A for patients on the NHS England website. 

The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire will continue to update their website with the latest guidance on the strike action.

View their website.

The website has detailed information on local services including community pharmacies, which can help with a wide range of minor health issues and advise if another NHS service is needed. The Stay Well This Winter webpages have lots of useful advice on staying well during periods of colder weather.

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