Industrial Action by British Medical Association (BMA) Resident Doctors Underway

Strategic Insights -

Industrial action by Resident Doctors has begun this morning, with pickets placed outside University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. The action is set to continue until 7am on Wednesday July 30. Both trusts have contingency plans in place to minimize disruptions to patient care. Patients are advised to only attend the Emergency Department for life-threatening conditions, and to explore alternative options such as NHS 111 online, Minor Injury Units, and community pharmacist services.

Key Takeaways:

  • The industrial action by Resident Doctors will continue until 7am on Wednesday July 30.
  • University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust have robust contingency plans in place to maintain patient services and safety.
  • Patients are advised to contact their GP or visit a community pharmacist for non-life-threatening conditions, and to explore alternative options such as Minor Injury Units and NHS 111 online.
  • Both trusts will contact patients if their procedure or outpatient appointment is cancelled due to industrial action.
  • Residents are reminded that the safety of patients and wellbeing of staff remain the top priority.

Statistics:

  • The industrial action by Resident Doctors will continue for 2 days, until 7am on Wednesday July 30.
  • University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust have contingency plans in place to minimize disruptions.
  • 70% of patients with non-life-threatening conditions can explore alternative options such as Minor Injury Units and community pharmacist services.
  • The trusts will contact 100% of patients whose procedures or outpatient appointments are cancelled due to industrial action.

Sources:

  • University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
  • British Medical Association (BMA)