Some medically led activity at Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester will be postponed for five days due to the strikes which are set to take place from 7am. Patients will be contacted if their appointments have been changed and everyone else should attend as normal. Those with urgent care needs should attend the Emergency Department or dial 999, or for other urgent care needs, visit NHS 111 online or call 111.
A spokesperson for Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust said: “The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced junior doctors will take strike action from 7am on June 27 to 7am on July 2. “Our junior doctors are vital for patient care and the running of our hospital services. During their industrial action, some medically led activity will be postponed to ensure that we can provide safe emergency and inpatient care.
You will hear directly from us if we have to rearrange your appointment - if you don't hear from us please attend as planned. “No-one should put off seeking urgent or emergency care during the strikes and people with serious, life-threatening conditions will continue to be seen at our Emergency Department (ED). However, please keep 999 and ED clear for life-threatening emergencies.
“Please visit NHS 111 online or call 111 for other urgent care needs.” A spokesperson for NHS Dorset said: "While hospital and community NHS services in Dorset will be making sure they have adequate staffing levels during the dates when industrial action is taking p.
